contingent

Example Sentences

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After Adam made his offer to share costs — contingent on receiving copies of the bills — Brian took no action for approximately 11 months.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"It would be inappropriate to attempt to set a date... the defence position is that a commencement is contingent upon a determination... of Duterte's fitness to stand trial," the defence said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Furthermore, Carney said the pipeline is contingent on appropriate consultation with affected indigenous communities, and that the Pacific-coast province of British Columbia securing economic benefits from the project.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

There was widespread interest in this game with the first-team contingent of both teams in attendance at the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

In the press car, a hush had gradually fallen over the Washington contingent of writers and coaches as they had taken in just how far behind the Husky Clipper was.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown