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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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Earlier this week, the U.S. agreed to a two-week cease-fire with Iran to complete a potential end to the war, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

All of this is contingent on Iran also suspending hostilities and fully opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping traffic, which it says it will do.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The ECB contingent outlined what they are looking for in future England and England Lions players.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Amazon made the single largest commitment at up to $50 billion in investment, although it is structured with a $15 billion investment, followed by a $35 billion tranche contingent on certain milestones.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Behind Davos and his sons came another line of hundreds commanded by knights and lordly captains, and then the smaller, slower Myrish contingent, none dipping more than eighty oars.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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