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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The others under contract are center Cooper Beebe (third round), linebacker Marist Liufau (third round), cornerback Caelen Carson (fifth round), receiver Ryan Flournoy (sixth round), guard Nathan Thomas (seventh round) and defensive tackle Justin Rogers (seventh round).
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
According to the state report, the program has helped build affordable housing in job centers, with more than 12,000 units under contract.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
If the extension is completed, it will be operated under contract by BART, a transit agency that yearly sets new heights of poor planning and unfunded new services.
—Lewis Wolff, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
At its peak, the state had more than 16,000 rooms under contract for Roomkey.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
Kelce is now under contract through the 2027 season and the deal adds $34.25 million to the two years remaining on his old deal, according to reports.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 May 2024
However, the majority of the group isn’t under contract beyond 2024.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
Curry, Green and Kerr — who got a record extension during the season — are under contract through at least 2026.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
All are under contract, with Ahmed needing several more months to recover from last year’s foot injury.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
According to the state report, the program has helped build affordable housing in job centers, with more than 12,000 units under contract.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
If the extension is completed, it will be operated under contract by BART, a transit agency that yearly sets new heights of poor planning and unfunded new services.
—Lewis Wolff, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
At its peak, the state had more than 16,000 rooms under contract for Roomkey.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
Kelce is now under contract through the 2027 season and the deal adds $34.25 million to the two years remaining on his old deal, according to reports.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 May 2024
However, the majority of the group isn’t under contract beyond 2024.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
Curry, Green and Kerr — who got a record extension during the season — are under contract through at least 2026.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
All are under contract, with Ahmed needing several more months to recover from last year’s foot injury.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Under contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20contract. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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