as in contracting
to come to an agreement with another person or company to do part of a job that you have been hired to do
Parts of the project were subcontracted (out) to specialists.
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UConn lost again during its harrowing month of January, 2023, with Hurley and associate head coach Kimani Young at home after contracting Covid.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
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To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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No one likes paying for insurance — and mounting premiums in 2025 didn't help matters.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons began their search after hiring former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan as president of football.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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In these sectors, while unemployment hasn’t surged, hiring has essentially been frozen for the past year, especially for entry-level roles, as firms juggle worries over economic uncertainty and AI fears.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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This book is an account of the shooting, the trial that ensued, and the aftermath, placing it all in the context of racial tensions in Reagan-era America.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Sharks on Thursday afternoon cleared a spot on their 23-man roster for Smith’s return, placing center Ty Dellandrea on IR.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Still, the study’s findings challenge the emphasis on early signs of high performance that elite schools, conservatories and youth sport academies often look for when recruiting talent.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Players with lots of recruiting stars next to their names and coaches with lots of zeroes on their paychecks.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Subcontracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcontracting. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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