contingent
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“I just want a little starter house in El Sereno, but somehow it feels contingent on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or not,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Earlier this week, the U.S. agreed to a two-week cease-fire with Iran to complete a potential end to the war, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The Rec's home contingent had been quietened by Saracens' determined display, but they found their voice once Arundell had plunged over for his first try after 43 minutes.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
I followed behind the Strauss contingent up to the second floor as they tried to discover where the ventilator led to.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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