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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“Under contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20contract. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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