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

Lilly’s agreement with Centessa comes with an additional $1.5 billion in these incentive payments, while Apellis investors’ contingent right is worth up to $4 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With Centessa, Lilly is paying $6.3 billion upfront and a contingent value right worth up to $1.5 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Gilead will buy all of Ouro’s outstanding equity for roughly $1.68 billion in cash upfront, and up to $500 million in contingent milestone payments.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It had also been planted that her job was contingent on her being able to grind coffee.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith