contingent
Example Sentences
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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
Northern Ireland's travelling contingent did their best to generate a lively atmosphere, but there is only so much 300 people can do.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It’s paying $38.00 in cash per share, a 38% premium over Monday’s closing price of $27.58, in addition to one contingent value right up to $9.00 based on three milestones.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Economists can only guess where exactly neutral is, but a growing contingent of Fed officials say they may have hit it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
The fresh contingent raged in full of hell.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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