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contingency

[kuhn-tin-juhn-see] / kənˈtɪn dʒən si /


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If the government fails to cover the cost of security in those areas, the city would seek all or a portion of LA28’s contingency funds to make up difference, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

After that, LA28 and the city would have access to a second, $270-million contingency fund set up to protect taxpayers, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Most retirees fear running out of money, which is why they tend to be conservative investors and spenders, and why they build in so many contingency plans.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

The companies stressed that the closures were precautionary and that contingency plans had been activated to protect personnel and sensitive facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“We’ve got a contingency plan for exactly this scenario!”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

But there will have to be contingencies in place.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Here are their Social-Security decision points and the contingencies they need to plan for.

From MarketWatch Jun. 12, 2026

For the last two years, I have been researching a book about the making of “All the President’s Men,” whose production involved almost as many contingencies and unresolved questions as Watergate itself.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said the president had a full picture of the conflict and the military was prepared for contingencies.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

Westley was always prepared for contingencies, and if he could rescue her at six, he could just as happily rescue her at half past five.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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