contingent upon
Example Sentences
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In the U.S., he pledged $15 million to Stanford University, which he said was contingent upon Windrose going public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
"It would be inappropriate to attempt to set a date... the defence position is that a commencement is contingent upon a determination... of Duterte's fitness to stand trial," the defence said.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Prior to Friday's signing, Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told Reuters news agency that the "lifting of defensive measures in our border area" would be contingent upon the FDLR's "neutralisation".
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
“Preserving democracy is contingent upon a free and robust press, and the LA Times has been instrumental in upholding this democratic principle.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
“During my admission, you said that my admittance to the Arcanum was granted, contingent upon proof that I had mastered the basic principles of sympathy.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
