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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /




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That condo unit is currently under contingent offer, according to property records/

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

How, in a legislative body that has always maintained a large contingent of scoundrels, did Swalwell and Gonzales get the boot in such quick succession—with more potentially in the pipeline?

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“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

This year's operation, which ran from mid-February to the beginning of April, included a contingent from Greenland who had asked to observe the Canadian Rangers in action, Rivière said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Truman’s contingent is not big enough for a division of labor.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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