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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After his contract extension, Wilson, 24, will be under contract with the Jets until after the 2030 season.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Stars like Aleksander Barkov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk were already under contract for the season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The Pacers now have 15 players under contract and are about $7.1 million below the luxury tax.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Dallas’ other two-way player under contract, point guard Ryan Nembhard, also had a strong performance, contributing 21 points and five assists.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Stars like Aleksander Barkov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk were already under contract for the season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The Pacers now have 15 players under contract and are about $7.1 million below the luxury tax.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Dallas’ other two-way player under contract, point guard Ryan Nembhard, also had a strong performance, contributing 21 points and five assists.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Under contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20contract. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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