contingent
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A contingent of lawyers felt Karp should leave the firm altogether.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The ECB contingent outlined what they are looking for in future England and England Lions players.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
To offset lower upfront payments, many smaller deals are coming with contingent payments, like contingent-value rights or milestones, that could eventually raise the value while protecting buyers from overpaying.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Apellis stockholders will also receive a contingent value right for each share they own.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
When we arrived at the magistrate’s office, we found a large contingent of pressmen and photographers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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