has contracted
- present perfect of contract (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The US government has contracted Boeing to deliver two new 747-8 aircraft to serve as part of the presidential fleet, but the program has been plagued by delays and cost-overruns.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Blue Origin has been slated to launch some 30% of those contracted satellites, according to Amazon, which has contracted launches with Arianespace and ULA as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Moreover, the number of routes it operates has contracted since 2024, with key services such as Delhi-Washington and Mumbai-San Francisco axed, something that is likely to have contributed to its revenue hit.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Assemblymember Nick Schultz has agreed to sponsor a bill that would create a tax credit specific to post-production work done in California as the industry has contracted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
In order to improve his land, to provide for co-heirs, children, etc., the farmer has contracted a mortgage: he has no choice of creditor: thus his plight is rendered all the worse.
From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel
