contingent on

Example Sentences

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After Adam made his offer to share costs — contingent on receiving copies of the bills — Brian took no action for approximately 11 months.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Pipeline approval is also contingent on developing what Carney called "the largest global initiative for carbon capture and storage."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Furthermore, Carney said the pipeline is contingent on appropriate consultation with affected indigenous communities, and that the Pacific-coast province of British Columbia securing economic benefits from the project.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Build Back Pali grant — which was contingent on Blanck signing a lease in the Palisades — covered his deposit and several months of rent, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Of course, it’s all contingent on the approval of the loan.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides