be contingent
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So when Meta approached them about having part of the settlement be contingent on the other companies’ participation, they agreed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Under the deal, which Bloomberg had first reported, Google plans to invest $10 billion at the company’s current $380 billion valuation, while the remaining $30 billion would be contingent on Anthropic reaching certain performance milestones.
From MarketWatch ● May 2, 2026
In that case, Warsh might seem to have power, but that power will be contingent on pleasing his boss.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
On March 31, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said any adjustment to U.S. policy on Syria would be contingent on the government’s actions, including guaranteeing the rights of minorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
Vincent is grateful for Theo’s intervention and Uncle Cor’s help, but he tells Theo that this cannot be contingent on his leaving Sien.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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