contingency
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Pellerin said she has been working on contingency plans with other state officials — including some from the offices of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Atty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“While we expect a contract will be finalized in time, a contingency staffing plan is in place to ensure seamless operations and no disruption to fans,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The Lydden hill car racing track will be available as a contingency measure to hold cars if queues get really bad, to avoid local roads getting clogged up.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
While this contingency would be less costly than another round of bombing or a U.S. ground invasion, it’s unclear whether it would help or hurt negotiations toward a settlement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
There was one contingency, though, that would have to be handled delicately, should it arise.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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