Contract
Contract verb - To become affected with (a disease or disorder).
Grew
Both words in one sentence
- Emerson's role in particular grew from a random guest role, who had only an initial three-episode contract, to a Breakout Villain once his performance was approved by the producers.
Source: Acting in the Dark -
He grew tired of it but was contract-bound to stay in the wrestling business until someone defeats him and wouldn't throw a fight.
Source: Pro Wrestling Episode -
In his later years of hosting AFHV, especially after Full House ended, Saget grew visibly frustrated with his squeaky clean persona and happily left the show after his contract expired in 1997.
Source: Creator / Bob Saget
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