contingent
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It has attracted 4,299 overseas entries -- the highest in the event's history -- with France leading the international contingent with 538 dogs, according to The Kennel Club.
From Barron's
The U.S. military also deployed a contingent of U.S.
They will need the experience of their Wallabies contingent to get past the Highlanders, who defeated defending champions Canterbury Crusaders in round one before a narrow 26-23 loss to the Waikato Chiefs last week.
From Barron's
In that case, Warsh might seem to have power, but that power will be contingent on pleasing his boss.
From Barron's
The contingent then visited the president at the White House ahead of his speech.
From Los Angeles Times
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