contingent

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Amazon made the single largest commitment at up to $50 billion in investment, although it is structured with a $15 billion investment, followed by a $35 billion tranche contingent on certain milestones.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Northern Ireland's travelling contingent did their best to generate a lively atmosphere, but there is only so much 300 people can do.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Apellis stockholders will also receive a contingent value right that entitles them to an additional $2-a-share payout, dependent upon annual global net sales thresholds being met for Syfovre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With Centessa, Lilly is paying $6.3 billion upfront and a contingent value right worth up to $1.5 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The outcome of a revolution is, he argues, culturally relative, contingent, peculiar; but it leads to a period of stability during which progress is the norm.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton