contingency

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Figures for asylum seekers in hotels are published by the Home Office under the "contingency accommodation - hotel" category.

From BBC

In a debate in Japan’s Parliament, Takaichi said Wednesday she hadn’t planned to get specific on Taiwan contingency, comments that some analysts see as a softening signal.

From The Wall Street Journal

A petition circulating in recent months asks Washington to spell out its contingency plans in the event of war – a sign of how deep the anxiety runs.

From BBC

One more thing: Because they haven’t lived through it, many might be surprised how close to the surface are contingencies that would totally commandeer the U.S. economy and politics for the next few years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chair Baroness Heather Hallett said "insufficient attention" was given to the prospect of a second wave of the virus, with only limited contingency planning in place for reintroducing restrictions.

From BBC