contingency

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According to testimony from Rishe Khalili, firefighters’ use of bulldozers to put a contingency line around that fire ended up harming astragalus.

From Los Angeles Times

Perform meticulous research and try to have a contingency for all possible scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times

Their contingency fee — typically at least 40% of an award — would have been zero.

From Los Angeles Times

Zoo visitors, it is by no means a surprise to its staff, who have prepared for this moment for years with a slate of contingency plans for every possible scenario.

From Los Angeles Times

"There is no limit to the amount of funding available; it is classified as a contingency payment and is separate from MPs' office costs and staffing budgets," it said.

From BBC