contractors
- plural of contractor.
Example Sentences
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Even if GM Defense grows at an average rate of 35% and makes operating margins in line with defense contractors, its operating-profit contribution would be less than 1.5% by 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The effort, launched last year under Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, is designed to motivate contractors to invest in new factories and supply-chain agreements in exchange for a reliable signal of future orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The excerpts come from Cooper’s March 19, 2025, deposition, which surfaced last month in a court filing by attorneys representing Drakeo’s family in a civil lawsuit against festival organizers and security contractors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
"This offers a line of protection with the aim of keeping the incident contained, supported by two additional water bowsers from partners and contractors," it said.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Here, Burnham realized, contractors would have to drive piles at least down to hard-pan, an expensive complication and a source of additional delay.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
