: a bridge game distinguished by the fact that overtricks do not count toward game or slam bonuses

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With this feature, money always stays with the owner, and a smart contract bridge links a personal wallet to the WeFi bank account. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 The on-chain data and smart contract bridges open new avenues for secure financial applications. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025

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1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of contract bridge was in 1918

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“Contract bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contract%20bridge. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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