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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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Arbitration can keep plaintiffs from banding together into a class action, and in that way attracting a lawyer to take on their case for a large enough contingent fee.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Efforts to stabilize tensions in the region, particularly around maritime security and broader ceasefire discussions, remain ongoing, but increasingly contingent on rapidly changing political and logistical conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The central bank indicated further rate cuts are possible, contingent on a sustainable inflation slowdown, despite rising oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

SAP reiterated its 2026 cloud revenue outlook of €25.8 billion to €26.2 billion, contingent on Middle East de-escalation and Reltio consolidation.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

To the continuing exasperation of his fellow scientists, he often alluded in published work to the results of contingent experiments that he had not told anyone about.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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