contingent
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President Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran, contingent on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
All of this is contingent on Iran also suspending hostilities and fully opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping traffic, which it says it will do.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The Rec's home contingent had been quietened by Saracens' determined display, but they found their voice once Arundell had plunged over for his first try after 43 minutes.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Amazon made the single largest commitment at up to $50 billion in investment, although it is structured with a $15 billion investment, followed by a $35 billion tranche contingent on certain milestones.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The fresh contingent raged in full of hell.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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