contingent
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How, in a legislative body that has always maintained a large contingent of scoundrels, did Swalwell and Gonzales get the boot in such quick succession—with more potentially in the pipeline?
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
“I just want a little starter house in El Sereno, but somehow it feels contingent on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or not,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
In March, the Philippines signed a military deal with France that will see Paris send a contingent of 15 to 20 troops to join the Balikatan exercises on 20 April.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Gilead on Tuesday said it will pay an initial $3.15 billion in cash for Tubulis, which is developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, along with up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
When we arrived at the magistrate’s office, we found a large contingent of pressmen and photographers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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