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

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

The project, estimated to cost between $11 billion and $15 billion, is contingent on local funding: West Hollywood would have to work with L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I recognized the B-block contingent from having relieved them on galleries or passed them in the tunnel on many mornings.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover