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.

Examples of under contract in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smith, 35, is the only Jets starter who is not under contract for the 2027 season. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Martinelli was under contract with Arsenal until 2027, with the club holding an option to extend by a further 12 months. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The only players currently under contract for next year are outfielder Mike Trout — the Angels’ answer to Musial — and pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Where Heat’s roster stands NBA teams are allowed to carry up to 21 players under contract in the offseason and preseason. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for under contract

• overreact
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• enact
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• extract
• hijacked
• impact