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
  • The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • No matter how much planning is done, there will always be events beyond your control.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The problem is the hedge fund typically generates lots of taxable events that are not necessarily immediate income or asset value to the customer.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, said that media attention can play a key role in helping solve missing persons cases.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
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