contingent

Example Sentences

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Northern Ireland's travelling contingent did their best to generate a lively atmosphere, but there is only so much 300 people can do.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Apellis stockholders will also receive a contingent value right for each share they own.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Centessa investors will also receive nontransferrable contingent value rights worth up to an additional $9 a share, bringing the total potential deal consideration to about $7.8 billion, or $47 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s paying $38.00 in cash per share, a 38% premium over Monday’s closing price of $27.58, in addition to one contingent value right up to $9.00 based on three milestones.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

On the morning of May Day I received printed instructions as to the time and place where our union contingent would assemble to join the parade.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright