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They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen.
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The family began working with a contractor in March 2024, submitted permits by June, and officially began construction in early July, before wrapping up about a month later.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
With laser guidance, contractors applied epoxy to joint the blocks end-on.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Their contractor created a wood structure to support the cathedral ceiling, which was finished with plaster by professional church restorers.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
With laser guidance, contractors applied epoxy to joint the blocks end-on.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Their contractor created a wood structure to support the cathedral ceiling, which was finished with plaster by professional church restorers.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for contractor
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“Contractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contractor. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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contractor
noun
con·trac·tor
ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər 
kən-ˈtrak-
kən-ˈtrak-
: one that enters into a contract
especially
: a person who contracts to perform work or provide supplies at a certain price or within a certain time
building contractor
Medical Definition
contractor
noun
con·trac·tor
ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər
kən-ˈ
kən-ˈ
: something (as a muscle) that contracts or shortens
Legal Definition
contractor
noun
con·trac·tor
ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər, kən-ˈtrak-
: one that contracts: as
a
: one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies
b
: one that contracts to erect buildings
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