contingent
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In a joint statement released on Wednesday by the US State Department, the three countries said the deal was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The joint statement said the ceasefire was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah as well as evacuation of the group's operatives from southern Lebanon.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
After Adam made his offer to share costs — contingent on receiving copies of the bills — Brian took no action for approximately 11 months.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
In December, the Spurs flew a contingent of the superfans out to Las Vegas for the final of the NBA Cup, against the now-Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Then a contingent of canoeists who had finished their races, and been badly beaten, and were bent on holding a consolation party downstairs.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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