be contingent

Example Sentences

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Under the deal, which Bloomberg had first reported, Google plans to invest $10 billion at the company’s current $380 billion valuation, while the remaining $30 billion would be contingent on Anthropic reaching certain performance milestones.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Canada’s minister in charge of U.S.-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, said this week that progress on lifting the alcohol ban, which is under provincial jurisdiction, would be contingent on relief from U.S. sectoral tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In that case, Warsh might seem to have power, but that power will be contingent on pleasing his boss.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Addressed to the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League, the letter demands that participation in high-profile events including the Tonys be contingent upon professional conduct.

From Salon • May 31, 2025

Vincent is grateful for Theo’s intervention and Uncle Cor’s help, but he tells Theo that this cannot be contingent on his leaving Sien.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman