contingent

Example Sentences

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The sanctioned Russian oil producer said Thursday that the sale was contingent on regulatory approvals by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among the 95 categories Mason refers to is a new award for traditional country album, which the academy added this year in response to a request from the organization’s Nashville contingent.

From Los Angeles Times

“If anyone does have an idea of buying it for the purpose of what it’s being marketed as, for slaughtering animals, they’ll have a large contingent of public opposition,” Williamson said.

From Los Angeles Times

The former official who spoke anonymously recalled how the Obamas were particularly struck by the camel-mounted contingents - a moment that stayed with them long after the formal ceremonies ended.

From BBC

Saulque and Kauk are among a contingent of people who don’t want to see the Montgomery Pass horses rounded up as currently planned.

From Los Angeles Times