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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While all three made costly mistakes that contributed to Miami’s 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, Trader’s the safety under contract in 2026, and seemingly has the most upside.
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Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
Hughes is under contract through the 2026-27 season.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The defensive end group only has Donovan Ezeiruaku under contract in 2026.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
This is his last year under contract.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
Hughes is under contract through the 2026-27 season.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The defensive end group only has Donovan Ezeiruaku under contract in 2026.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
This is his last year under contract.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Under contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20contract. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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