contract
noun
an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified.
has contracted
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present perfectof contract (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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According to the Korea Media and Communications Commission, the country’s broadcasting market revenue has contracted for three straight years through 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
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
Meta said it has contracted more than 30 gigawatts of clean and renewable energy, representing “billions” in capital spending.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
When he has contracted debts and long neglected them he will confess his negligence and strive to pay them.
From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Charles Ebert Orr
