under contract

idiom

: 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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Garrett Crochet is locked under contract through 2030 and pitched like a true ace. Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Grizzly is claiming the singer-rapper is required to repay $27 million in advances from the tour, adding that Rod remains under contract to work with the promoter for future tours. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2025 As of this date in 2025, the Giants have a player with 40-homer potential under contract for the next several seasons. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 The company operates these systems under contract with law enforcement agencies, neighborhood associations, and private property owners. Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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