contingent upon
Example Sentences
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"It would be inappropriate to attempt to set a date... the defence position is that a commencement is contingent upon a determination... of Duterte's fitness to stand trial," the defence said.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Under the terms of the agreement, Stonepeak would acquire the assets of the two businesses for cash consideration and an earnout contingent upon specified future performance targets, BMO said Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Prior to Friday's signing, Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told Reuters news agency that the "lifting of defensive measures in our border area" would be contingent upon the FDLR's "neutralisation".
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
Addressed to the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League, the letter demands that participation in high-profile events including the Tonys be contingent upon professional conduct.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
“During my admission, you said that my admittance to the Arcanum was granted, contingent upon proof that I had mastered the basic principles of sympathy.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
