- plural of contingency.
contingencies
Example Sentences
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But there will have to be contingencies in place.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
For the last two years, I have been researching a book about the making of “All the President’s Men,” whose production involved almost as many contingencies and unresolved questions as Watergate itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Various branches of the military draw up plans for all sorts of contingencies in case the president thinks about ordering one.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2026
“Even flying with contingencies, you’re exposing aircraft, passengers and crew to a potential catastrophic event,” Matt Borie, Osprey’s chief intelligence officer, said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
The details were so real: times, contingencies, strategies, and backup plans.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
