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contingency

[kuhn-tin-juhn-see] / kənˈtɪn dʒən si /


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That contingency plan would involve hiring replacement workers who would have to undergo the same detailed accreditation procedures demanded by FIFA, plus job training.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Another contingency hates AI altogether and wants nothing to do with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“It was a contingency plan,” Skrmetti, the Tennessee attorney general, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The Lydden hill car racing track will be available as a contingency measure to hold cars if queues get really bad, to avoid local roads getting clogged up.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“Well, if things get really rough, you could take your dogs next door. The Coastal Animal Shelter. I’m sure they have emergency contingency plans.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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