contingency
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"Contingency planning is taking place for every eventuality so we can keep costs down for everyone and provide support for those who need it most," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Contingency agreements can change if litigation becomes much more expensive.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
In 2019, as reservoirs were dropping, water managers agreed to reduce water use under a deal called the Drought Contingency Plan.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023
In 2026, the Interim Guidelines the states rely on, a Drought Contingency Plan and agreements with Mexico will all expire.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022
Contingency forbids any inevitable history, and conclusions are absurd.
From Memories and Studies by James, Henry
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