be contingent
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Officials cautioned, however, that priority listing would be contingent on both projects completing impact assessments and regulatory processes that address the concerns of indigenous communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
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
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
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
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
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