contingent
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Asian Americans make up the biggest contingent of voting-age residents at 40%, followed by Latinos at 28% and whites at 26%, according to the California Target Book.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Stripping out one-time items—primarily related to pending claims and settlements, as well as a loss on a contingent liability measurement—earnings were $1.89 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Efforts to stabilize tensions in the region, particularly around maritime security and broader ceasefire discussions, remain ongoing, but increasingly contingent on rapidly changing political and logistical conditions.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
SAP reiterated its 2026 cloud revenue outlook of €25.8 billion to €26.2 billion, contingent on Middle East de-escalation and Reltio consolidation.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The negotiations became more and more tense, and the Carter contingent changed its mind.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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