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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What makes the possibility of Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s goal record this season so special is that Ovechkin would be doing it at the same seasonal rate as Gretzky did.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Now the possibility of the new owners playing hometown-hero shows for fans at games is on the table.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every March, the Japanese Friendship Garden hosts its annual event when its cherry blossoms are typically in bloom.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Coordinate Non-Event Marketing Integrated marketing keeps the event benefits going.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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While the chances of an impact remain relatively low, contingencies will need to be put in place in the event those chances rise.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The filing also discusses various legal proceedings and contingencies, including a resolution with the Federal Trade Commission regarding allegations related to its DIY tax preparation services.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
6 Feb. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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