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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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Earlier this year, a small contingent of US soldiers deployed to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces and help them with intelligence in their battle against growing security threats.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The joint statement said the ceasefire was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah as well as evacuation of the group's operatives from southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

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

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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