contingencies

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Various branches of the military draw up plans for all sorts of contingencies in case the president thinks about ordering one.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“Those are also intended to support contingencies in Asia,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“These common contingencies — inspection, appraisal, financing, sale of the buyer’s current home, clear title, etc. — mean that backing out for those reasons is lawful and permitted under the contract.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

CEOs have always planned for contingencies, but now they must prepare for a seemingly infinite number of scenarios.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

I'd planned for a million contingencies: Her at home, him at home, both of them at home, and this is the one I knew would be the best scenario for me.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse