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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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In some cases, reimbursement of fees is often contingent on your unit being reoccupied, which is why the occupancy rate may be important for your purposes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

Soon-Shiong joins a contingent of billionaire investors in MLV.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The Redwall contingent had stolen a march upon him, and the battering ram had failed miserably.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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