contingent
Example Sentences
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Lawmakers approved the amendment again in January before passing a separate bill in February laying out the new congressional districts, contingent on voter approval.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
These sources are reported as saying that many of the terms laid out in the memo would be contingent on a final agreement being reached.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
However, the future of a postdeal Keyera is contingent on winning a favorable ruling from the Competition Tribunal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
That does not stop you or your husband from naming your children as contingent beneficiaries rather than replacing each other outright.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Cheesethief came hurrying up, urging on the contingent of battering-ram carriers.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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