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contracted

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Definitions

﹒Reduced in size, number, or duration by drawing together or shrinking.

﹒Entered into a formal, legally binding agreement.

﹒Acquired or developed an illness or disease.

Examples

﹒The muscle contracted sharply when he touched the hot stove.

﹒The company contracted with a local firm to handle their logistics.

﹒In informal speech, 'do not' is often contracted to 'don't'.

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