contingent
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That made the large contingent of Russians all the more conspicuous.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The contingent challenged the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s decision to exempt the paid-hunter plan from the California Environmental Quality Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The company may pay an incremental contingent consideration of up to $200 million, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
It is also contingent on the rental market in their area being cheaper than the homes for sale.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
“There was a mighty duel,” Prince Humperdinck said, directing his comment toward Count Rugen, who had finally caught up, together with a contingent of a hundred mounted men-at-arms.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
The biggest contingents were from Egypt, Cameroon and Ghana, it said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Smithfield Hall will be big on U.S. games—but with 33 screens, it will also attract other contingents throughout the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The contrast with the negotiations a decade ago couldn't be starker – the American and Iranian delegations included strong contingents of experienced diplomats and leading physicists.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
Both contingents overwhelmingly chose Harris, which Coleman found notable given Harris' loss.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2024
The audience seated in the chamber was a conglomeration of Durham’s various racial factions; there were contingents from UOCI, the BSC, the Klan, and the White Citizens’ Council.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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