Sentence examples for a contraction in from inspiring English sources

A number below 50 denotes a contraction in the sector.

Anything below 50 signals a contraction in activity.

A figure below 50 indicates a contraction in activity.

Any figure below 50 indicates a contraction in activity.

"But at the same time there was a contraction in terms of outlets and money".

Though the number topped forecasts, a figure below 50 nonetheless indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity.

German inflation remained steady at 0.1%, avoiding a contraction in prices, and unemployment improved.

India was not alone among the "Bric" countries to suffer a contraction in manufacturing.

The economic definition of recession is, of course, a contraction in national output.

The result of the past few rocky months has, unsurprisingly, been a contraction in the British industry.

"Italy has unexpectedly posted a contraction in the second quarter, and Germany is likely to follow this week.