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

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

Economists can only guess where exactly neutral is, but a growing contingent of Fed officials say they may have hit it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“There was a mighty duel,” Prince Humperdinck said, directing his comment toward Count Rugen, who had finally caught up, together with a contingent of a hundred mounted men-at-arms.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman