* Formal: "The doctor explained that the muscle contraction was causing her pain."
* Informal: "My muscles were so sore after the workout, I had a contraction every time I moved."
* Figurative: "The contraction of the economy led to widespread job losses."
* Grammatical: "The word "don't" is a contraction of "do not"."
Remember that the meaning of "contraction" can vary depending on the context.