contingent
Example Sentences
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As for you: Is your refund contingent on occupancy?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
In a joint statement released on Wednesday by the US State Department, the three countries said the deal was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In December, the Spurs flew a contingent of the superfans out to Las Vegas for the final of the NBA Cup, against the now-Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
My friends seemed far away, and in that distance I became aware of the contingent nature of my relationship with my crew.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
Vocabulary lists containing contingent
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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