contingent upon

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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

In addition, the accuracy of tissue testing outcomes is significantly contingent upon the interval between sample collection and subsequent analysis.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2023

“The results were very good,” said the engineer, who described two scenarios contingent upon the damaged freeway being shored up and supported from underneath.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

“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