contingent
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That made the large contingent of Russians all the more conspicuous.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The contingent challenged the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s decision to exempt the paid-hunter plan from the California Environmental Quality Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
It also helps Stanmore avoid up to US$60 million in deferred and contingent acquisition payments that would be owing once the Isaac Downs Extension is developed, the broker says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The 98% share would revert to the original owner’s estate, a contingent beneficiary or a direct heir.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Miep, Bep, Mr. Kleiman, Jan, Father, Peter: the Annex contingent and the Supply Corps all mixed up together, and that in the middle of the day!
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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 ● 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 ● Jan. 24, 2026
French contingents are also expected to take part in the documentation effort.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
Both contingents overwhelmingly chose Harris, which Coleman found notable given Harris' loss.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2024
There were opportunities to travel to foreign countries with contingents of ‘minority group scholars.’
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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