contingent
Example Sentences
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After Adam made his offer to share costs — contingent on receiving copies of the bills — Brian took no action for approximately 11 months.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
"It would be inappropriate to attempt to set a date... the defence position is that a commencement is contingent upon a determination... of Duterte's fitness to stand trial," the defence said.
From Barron's • May 27, 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 fresh contingent raged in full of hell.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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