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Sometimes we contract groups of words to make them shorter and to make the sentence more efficient. For example 'I am' becomes 'I'm'. They can help us speak a bit faster and more fluently. Conditional ...

For months, US economic data has shown resilience, with layoffs remaining low and business activity staying steady despite fears over policy uncertainty. But the tide may be shifting. Multiple data ...

We sure love contractions, don’t we? Whether we’re talking or writing, we’ll do almost anything to get our point across faster. Just think about it: don’t, can’t, I’m, he’ll—they all follow a pretty ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions, aka PVCs (extra heartbeats)? -- M. ANSWER: Both AFib and PVCs are rhythm disturbances of the ...

At the beginning of 2025, the U.S. economy faltered, experiencing its first contraction in three years. Faster-than-expected price increases and a dramatic increase in imports caused GDP to fall into ...

As pregnancy progresses, many women experience contractions that can leave them wondering if labour has begun. Braxton Hicks contractions, often referred to as ‘false labour, are a common occurrence ...

Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax to get ready for childbirth. These muscles help push your baby down the birth canal. Once you reach week 37 of your pregnancy, it ...

Factory activity in China remained in contraction for a fourth consecutive month in August, adding to the headwinds facing the world’s second-largest economy. The official manufacturing purchasing ...

The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new study. The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, ...