under contract

phrase

: required to provide something (such as work or a service) according to the terms stated in a contract
She is under contract with the TV station for three more years.

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According to Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, 16 residences are under contract at an average price of about $19 million. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Espada is not under contract beyond this season, his third year as Houston’s manager. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 The non-profit operates the shelter under contract with the city’s Department of Homeless Services. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Detroit's best player, 25-year-old point guard Cade Cunningham, is under contract through the 2029-30 season. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under contract

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“Under contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20contract. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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