- present tense form of provision (3rd person singular).
provisions
Example Sentences
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"We will ensure that, in large defence contracts, there are provisions to require any significant sub-contracts to be placed with UK-based companies, or guarantee competitions so UK competitors aren't shut out."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
While higher energy prices could pressure retail and small and medium-sized enterprise borrowers, sizeable pre-emptive provisions and strong collateral backing should provide adequate asset-quality buffers, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“If these companies didn’t have gating provisions, this would be real trouble.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Under Monday's accord, most new measures will apply immediately after the law enters into force, and some provisions 12 months later, to give member states time to prepare related regulatory changes.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“This first part tells of the voyage. There are lists of provisions, a description of the crew and the ship.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing provisions
Night
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