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contracting

Pronunciation: [kənˈtræktɪŋ]

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Learn how to use contracting in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “business”

(verb) to make a legal agreement to provide services or do work for someone. It’s like when a person or a company promises to do a job for money.

Example

The company is contracting with a new supplier to deliver fresh products.

Example

They are not contracting any new projects this year because of budget cuts.

Example

Are you contracting any services for the upcoming event?

Context: “physical change”

(verb) to become smaller or tighter. It’s like when you squish a balloon and it gets smaller.

Example

When it gets cold outside, the metal is contracting and it becomes harder.

Example

The material is not contracting when heated; it is actually expanding.

Example

What happens to your muscles when they are contracting during exercise?

Context: “medical”

(verb) to develop an illness or disease. It’s like when someone catches a cold or gets sick.

Example

He is at risk of contracting the virus if he doesn't take precautions.

Example

She is not contracting any illnesses because she takes good care of her health.

Example

How can someone avoid contracting the flu this season?

How to pronounce contracting

Pronunciation: [kənˈtræktɪŋ]

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