contingent

Example Sentences

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"A large contingent of police, firefighters, and rescue workers immediately went to the scene to assist the numerous victims," it said.

From Barron's

"A large contingent of police, firefighters, and rescue workers immediately went to the scene to assist the numerous victims," it said.

From Barron's

Another pleasing development came after the game, when the media contingent dwarfed the one from three days earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

A mere three weeks after putting it on the market, Realtor.com revealed that he had gone into contract with a buyer; however, the sale was contingent on certain conditions.

From MarketWatch

If, heaven forbid, your daughter predeceases you, without contingent beneficiaries, your accounts could revert to your estate, go through probate and/or be distributed per intestacy law in your state.

From MarketWatch