Sentence examples for be contracted from inspiring English sources

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be contracted

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To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

  • The snail's body contracted into its shell.

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It cannot be contracted through drinking water.

Various services could also be contracted out to private firms.

Even janitorial services can be contracted through the site.

Services formerly provided by government may be contracted out.

Parts of the operation could still be contracted out to private firms via competitive bidding.

Much of the company's production will be contracted out to other American manufacturers, the company said.

English-language courses for Italian students would be contracted outside the university.

You will be contracted to work on an as-and-when basis to cover busy periods".

Kalesi would happily be contracted to supply rice to larger firms through Sagcot.

We needed to win games, and we were going to be contracted.

Denzel, who arrives very sick, has a parasite that can be contracted from deep puncture wounds.

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