contingent
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In March, the Philippines signed a military deal with France that will see Paris send a contingent of 15 to 20 troops to join the Balikatan exercises on 20 April.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The agreement also includes up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Gilead will pay an initial $3.15 billion in cash for Tubulis, with up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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
Twenty minutes later, Beidleman’s contingent limped into camp, where they had an emotional reunion with a very worried Anatoli Boukreev.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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