contingent
Example Sentences
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That condo unit is currently under contingent offer, according to property records/
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
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
Any deal, however, is contingent on Spurs staying in the Premier League.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The next time, C.P. brought his men even earlier, taking all the available seats by the time Ann showed up with her contingent.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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