As noted above, the contractionary impulse arising from the Asian crisis has occurred in two stages — an initial, rapid contraction in the economies first affected by the regional financial instability, and a more delayed slowing of other economies in the region. (rba.gov.au)
The shrinking seems to have slowed down after about a billion years, but the grey, pockmarked world we see today is crisscrossed by steep crustal ridges that reveal the period of rapid contraction. (newscientist.com)
If baby's heartbeat is being abnormal, coupled with mom suffering rapid contractions, and pain in the abdomen it's time for a trip to the hospital pronto. (babygaga.com)