Definition of "contractor" []

• One that agrees to furnish materials or perform services at a specified price, especially for construction work. (noun)
• Something, especially a muscle, that contracts. (noun)

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• "Mind you, this certain contractor is called Left for a reason."
• "The work hours have been extended to 10 o'clock each night, and the contractor is also working on weekends."
• "Is that what's going on with Portland's current program (in which the contractor is an outfit called ACS State and Local Solutions, formerly known as Lockheed Martin IMS)?"