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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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Fire Chief Jaime Moore, and representatives of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a contingent of environmental organizations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

As it backed into a gate at the rear of the empty museum, the truck was greeted by a handful of staff and a small media contingent including AFP journalists.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

In the U.S., he pledged $15 million to Stanford University, which he said was contingent upon Windrose going public.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

At the time, they said the potential consideration was £1.6 billion, but had not detailed the composition of the transaction, including the contingent cash and the inclusion of Sky’s studio arm.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Up in the press box, the California contingent roared.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

But much like other companies with cult followings and eager contingents of wealthy fans, traditional ways of calculating how much companies are worth don’t apply well to SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

French contingents are also expected to take part in the documentation effort.

From Barron's Dec. 18, 2025

Both contingents overwhelmingly chose Harris, which Coleman found notable given Harris' loss.

From Salon Nov. 9, 2024

Russia has historically sent some of the largest contingents to the Olympics - even when competing at recent Games under sanctions imposed after a doping scandal - and is one of the medal-winning heavyweights.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2024

The officer doing the “split” divides incoming inmates into two contingents that line up on either side of the room’s periphery and wait their turn on the serving line.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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