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contract (for)

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as in to arrange (for)

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book

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Imagine booking a ticket on one of Europe’s premier airlines, stepping onto a brand-new, ultra-modern Airbus A350, and walking past 34 of the grandest business-class suites in the sky — only to be told no one is allowed to sit in them.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Cabanas at the Four Seasons pool are limited to hotel guests, so booking one on a busy weekend can quietly upgrade your whole stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

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