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contingency

[kuhn-tin-juhn-see] / kənˈtɪn dʒən si /


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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

“It was a contingency plan,” Skrmetti, the Tennessee attorney general, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

“Well, if things get really rough, you could take your dogs next door. The Coastal Animal Shelter. I’m sure they have emergency contingency plans.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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