contingent
Example Sentences
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They will need the experience of their Wallabies contingent to get past the Highlanders, who defeated defending champions Canterbury Crusaders in round one before a narrow 26-23 loss to the Waikato Chiefs last week.
From Barron's
In that case, Warsh might seem to have power, but that power will be contingent on pleasing his boss.
From Barron's
The contingent then visited the president at the White House ahead of his speech.
From Los Angeles Times
The absence of the Italian hosts might quieten things down a little, but day-upon-day the British contingent seems to have swelled in this high-end resort town.
From BBC
Her stories often explore topics such as workforce development and skills, contingent work, compensation, the bonds between employers and workers, and the intersection between economic trends and the on-the-ground practices of employers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
