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I . contract1 [kənˈtrækt] VB intr

II . contract1 [kənˈtrækt] VB trans

1. contract (make shorter):

I . contract2 [ˈkɑːntrækt, Brit ˈkɒn-] N

II . contract2 [ˈkɑːntrækt, Brit ˈkɒn-] VB trans

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There are many entertainment businesses that have strippers contracted for private performances.
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At the age of fifteen, he contracted tubercular arthritis that caused his right leg to permanently stiffen at a 90 degree angle.
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The privatization model is based on profit maximization, meaning that more detainees result in more money for the private companies contracted to operate these facilities.
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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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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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Classic jobbers on these shows come mainly from local promotions and are not contracted to promotions.
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Without exception rent review provisions are upward only and with falling market rents the contracted rent continues to be paid.
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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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A body corporate can delegate some of its powers and duties to a body corporate committee and a professional body corporate manager may be contracted to provide services.
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The parasite is contracted through sandfly bites and eat away at human immune cells until they're no longer strong enough to fight off bugs.
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