contingent
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Avila-Cimpeanu told AFP that in late 2025 that the government made funding contingent on the release of confidential information about some 20,000 children represented by the network -- "and we did not do so."
From Barron's โ Oct. 4, 2026
“I did not advise Navatek officials, nor would I advise any client, that support from Sen. Collins was contingent on campaign donations,” Mandigo wrote.
From Salon โ Sep. 23, 2026
James made her signature on the state coalition’s settlement contingent on getting a better deal for the Writers Guild of America, which had also sued to block the merger, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Sep. 22, 2026
Liverpool winger Ngumoha was part of a contingent of young players that flew with the England senior squad for their pre-World Cup training camp in Palm Beach.
From BBC โ Sep. 17, 2026
In June, an escort officer up on T-and-Y had marched with a law enforce-ment contingent in New York City’s annual Puerto Rico Day parade.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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The biggest contingents were from Egypt, Cameroon and Ghana, it said.
From Barron's โ Jul. 18, 2026
Smithfield Hall will be big on U.S. games—but with 33 screens, it will also attract other contingents throughout the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Jun. 11, 2026
The former official who spoke anonymously recalled how the Obamas were particularly struck by the camel-mounted contingents - a moment that stayed with them long after the formal ceremonies ended.
From BBC โ Jan. 24, 2026
Both contingents overwhelmingly chose Harris, which Coleman found notable given Harris' loss.
From Salon โ Nov. 9, 2024
The officer doing the “split” divides incoming inmates into two contingents that line up on either side of the room’s periphery and wait their turn on the serving line.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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