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contingency

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


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Redick approached Kennard after Doncic and Reaves were injured against Oklahoma City last Thursday to discuss the contingency plan of him taking on more ball-handling responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“We don’t panic. We have contingency plans,” Lagos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

If the blockade continues, it added, there are three contingency plans: utilising non-Middle Eastern gas sources, discussing mutual assistance with similar buyers such as Japan and South Korea and purchasing "existing fuel".

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Right now in government, contingency planning is the order of the day.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

This was a contingency for which I was unprepared.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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