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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Noun
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These new players were inhaling possibilities.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Outside, the agricultural heritage of the property continues to offer possibilities.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The ceremonies, too, were split geographically, with Olympic cauldrons in both cities, with the athletes’ parade further shared with Livigno and Predazzo, national delegations divided according to where their events would be held.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Willingham returned from lunch, then went from his secluded office to the locked evidence room, which he was not authorized to enter, multiple sources with knowledge of the events told CNN.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, UNIFIL vehicles were damaged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Still, Arenas said neglect cases in particular are challenging for social services agencies to handle.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Contingences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingences. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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