Example Sentences

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At the party, I met 27-year-old Connor Mcleod, who was trying to get a crisis response contracting business called Harm off the ground.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“There’s a cost, and ethics and contracting questions that all come up whenever you mention anything with the border wall,” Amey said.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Rocket maker Exquadrum isn’t particularly old in the business of defense contracting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A teenage boy who died after contracting meningitis has been described as "a funny, kind hearted soul" by his family.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He says it was given to him by his father, who passed away two years ago after contracting cancer.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman