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Meanings of contraction in inglês
português
contracção muscular catalão
contracció (Physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
português
compressão catalão
contracció português
contracção Antônimos
Examples for "expansion"
Examples for "expansion"
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These results therefore point to continued private sector expansion throughout the year.
2
Irish listed energy investor Greencoat Renewables is eyeing possible expansion into Europe.
3
However, Mr Woodhouse said this is not the main reason for expansion.
4
The expansion in all health board areas of the community mothers schemes.
5
A spokesman for Conwert said: We are currently on an expansion course.
Usage of contraction in inglês
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The downturn was the second economic contraction since the financial crisis began.
2
However the central bank predicts the economic contraction will continue in 2016.
3
The British finance minister blamed the euro zone crisis for the contraction.
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Germany industrial sector suffered its sharpest contraction in three years this month.
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That offset contraction in service sector activity in struggling Ireland and Spain.
6
I think it's correct there will be a global contraction this year.
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The services sector is starting to recover after months of severe contraction.
8
The current crisis has one key cause: a prolonged contraction of demand.
9
However, the rate of contraction slowed marginally compared with the previous month.
10
Mr Thomsen said a GDP contraction would put pressure on the sector.
11
Many economists expect a contraction of up to 1 percent this year.
12
It had slipped into contraction a year ago with the global downturn.
13
A second quarter of contraction would meet the technical definition of recession.
14
Some economists expect an economic contraction this year owing to the outbreak.
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The lack of credit demand points to further contraction in the region.
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This shape change requires coordinated cytoskeletal contraction and changes in osmotic pressure.
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Translations for contraction
russo
Contraction through the time
Contraction across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common