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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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Arbitration can keep plaintiffs from banding together into a class action, and in that way attracting a lawyer to take on their case for a large enough contingent fee.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Efforts to stabilize tensions in the region, particularly around maritime security and broader ceasefire discussions, remain ongoing, but increasingly contingent on rapidly changing political and logistical conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

SAP reiterated its 2026 cloud revenue outlook of €25.8 billion to €26.2 billion, contingent on Middle East de-escalation and Reltio consolidation.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Any deal, however, is contingent on Spurs staying in the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

But he had to speak his mind before the NO NO contingent carried the block.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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