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I . contract1 [kənˈtrækt] VB intr

II . contract1 [kənˈtrækt] VB trans

1. contract (make shorter):

III . contract2 [ˈkɒntrækt, Am ˈkɑ:n-] VB trans

union agreement, union contract N Am

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Thereafter, the aforementioned tropical storm-force winds contracted to within 130 km (80 mi) of the center, indicative of a more tropical than monsoonal system.
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Independent promotions may have contracted workers but are just as likely to utilize free agents who are not under exclusive contract with any promotion.
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At age 17, he contracted polio and was so severely paralysed that the doctors believed he would die.
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In 1985, engineering and supply services were contracted out to private firms.
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Karst, meanwhile, contracted cancer and died some two weeks before he was to stand trial.
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Shortly thereafter, he contracted pulmonary tuberculosis, a condition that ended his career and contributed to his early death at the age of 27.
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Recent restrictions have brought about harsher penalties for unlawfully contracted polygamous unions and polygamy is said to be on the decline.
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Classic jobbers on these shows come mainly from local promotions and are not contracted to promotions.
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Ignorance, ill health, personality disorder--these are disabilities often contracted in childhood: afflictions which linger to cripple the man and damage the next generation.
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In early 1786, he also contracted a disease of the skin, which, combined with kidney problems, so enfeebled him that he could foresee an early death.
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