Many had expected no growth or even a slight contraction in total output.

The 32nd Cuban National Series saw a slight contraction of the league.

Ano - The magic scientist of the castle, his title being a slight contraction in terms.

The cabinet took power at a time when the Netherlands' economy was in poor shape, with increasing unemployment and slight economic contraction.

He closed his eyes and tried to right himself, but the slightest contraction of his back muscles set his rightkidney on fire.

A slight contraction of the lines round that small mouth was followed by the words: "Will you sit down?"

Indeed, some in this group believe Japan is now undergoing a slight contraction.

This period of growth would lead to a slight contraction in the 1970s.

The third quarter of last year saw a slight contraction of the economy yet inflation has been kept under control.

From the early 1990s, Omiya Bonsai-cho has seen a slight contraction in the number of nurseries.