Contractions

"Contractions", and we're not talking about grammar!

"Contractions", and we're not talking about grammar! 2006

Contractions and their relation to word count should be obvious but they can do so much more.

Eight Ways to Help You Carve Out Your Story « Write Anything 2010

Quick Contractions on the iPhone/iPod Touch matt. zambelli tells us how to quickly tell the iPhone whether to insert a contraction:

From The Tips Box: iPhone Contractions, Toolbar Bookmarklets | Lifehacker Australia 2010

You'll hear it as much as see it: Contractions are seldom used, women refer to each other as "my sister," and people address each other with honorifics and last names.

She's Precious, 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' is perfect 2009

Contractions last sixty to ninety seconds which is the same thing as two hours with no break in between.

You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010

Contractions will start to hurt in the way that dropping a sledgehammer on your foot hurts.

You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010

With plays such as My Child and Contractions, Mike Bartlett has established a reputation as a theatrical miniaturist.

Earthquakes in London 2010

Contractions that become longer, stronger, and more frequent over time.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin 2010

Contractions will last about forty to sixty seconds and come every three to four minutes now.

You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010

Contractions last about thirty to forty-five seconds and come every five to twenty minutes during this phase.

You’ll Lose the Baby Weight Dawn Meehan 2010