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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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As for you: Is your refund contingent on occupancy?

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

Manila has been eyeing the Abukuma-class vessels -- which are being retired by Japan -- for some time, with the military sending a contingent to examine them in 2025.

From Barron's • May 31, 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

It had also been planted that her job was contingent on her being able to grind coffee.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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