contingences

noun

Definition of contingencesnext
plural of contingence
as in possibilities
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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  1. possibilities
  2. events
  3. cases
Noun
  • Forecasting focuses on the past to see the future; foresight relies on its ability to contextualize the present to prepare for a range of future possibilities.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • From this methodology, Pinterest produces twenty future trends that provide twenty different possibilities for what lies around the corner.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Communicating with like minds at networking events, industry conferences and on business platforms does more than break the ice.
    John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of events
Noun
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
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