Example Sentences

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Despite increased demand from global conflicts and a record military budget, defense contractors’ shares have fallen, and profits face investor skepticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“We see a risk that the public builders’ aggressive share buyback activity could be targeted, like with the defense stocks,” he wrote, referencing Trump’s move to restrict defense contractors’ buybacks and dividends earlier this month.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Boeing refused to give the Pentagon cost data for almost 11,000 replacement parts over a year, according to a congressionally mandated report intended to shine a light on some military contractors’ opaque pricing data.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

Concerns about contractors' lack of experience on healthcare building projects was also raised, as were a number of governance issues.

From BBC • May 15, 2023

Out yonder, construction bosses and contractors' foremen are skilled in getting the utmost value of every dollar out of a man.

From Vane of the Timberlands by Bindloss, Harold