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con·trac·tions

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Contractions in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Contractions in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Contractions in a Sentence

  1. Chua Hak Bin:

    We now think that the odds are more than even that the Singapore economy slipped into a technical recession in the third quarter, as defined by two consecutive quarter-on-quarter contractions, we expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to ease monetary policy again at the October policy meeting.

  2. Renata Freydin:

    It came out of nowhere and I just started having contractions, baby Zayne wasn't having any of it. Baby Zayne wanted to come out.

  3. Axel Hefer:

    You have real wage contractions in quite a lot of markets, what that means is you need to save money somewhere.

  4. Pina LoGiudice:

    Studies show that the more sleep you get, the better your immune system will be, i would also recommend a small dose of vitamin C when a woman has a cold. You don’t want to take too much of it because it can induce contractions, so I usually keep it at anywhere less than 500 mg. I love Neti pots, especially if there is a sinus infection. And doing saltwater gargles if you have a sore throat.

  5. Ewan St. John Smith:

    It means it takes a much greater signal -- in other words, stronger contractions during labor -- to switch it on, this makes it less likely that pain signals can reach the brain.

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