contingent
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The remaining $35 billion was contingent on “certain conditions.”
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Pipeline approval is also contingent on developing what Carney called "the largest global initiative for carbon capture and storage."
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
There was widespread interest in this game with the first-team contingent of both teams in attendance at the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
BMS will pay Hengrui up to $950 million, including $600 million upfront and contingent payments of $175 million on each of the first two anniversaries of the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Also, a large contingent of out-of-town lawyers, many of whom had journeyed great distances, filled several benches; specifically, they were on hand to hear Green’s final address to the jury.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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