as in possibility
something that might happen
the collapse of that nation's economy was one contingence that the architects of the war hadn't planned on
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Recent Examples of contingence
The team had a strong veteran contingence, but none of those veterans had anyone to lead them.
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Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingence
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Despite that possibility, FOX Sports' Rowan Kavner is predicting Hernández will remain in Hollywood after signing a three-year deal.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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This may even spark a photo shoot or two—the possibilities are endless!Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no way to buy it, and mothers can only get it for free by participating in events.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Negotiate a bargain that will balance the elements of risk and reward by settling over price, payment structures and contingencies.Reggie Young, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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While some people believe having this contingency is optional, financial planners know better.Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
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Before the filing of the lawsuit Orr filed an internal EEO complaint and received a right-to-sue letter as is customary in such cases.John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton was chosen as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, widely seen as one of the most prestigious prosecuting jobs due to the high-profile cases filed in the district, which includes New York City.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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