contingent
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Earlier this year, a small contingent of US soldiers deployed to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces and help them with intelligence in their battle against growing security threats.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Another contingent hates AI altogether and wants nothing to do with it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Manila has been eyeing the Abukuma-class vessels -- which are being retired by Japan -- for some time, with the military sending a contingent to examine them in 2025.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
After Adam made his offer to share costs — contingent on receiving copies of the bills — Brian took no action for approximately 11 months.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Bringing in the police, the Carter contingent responded, would only make the situation worse.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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