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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Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026 -
But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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At least three people have died from the rare virus’s recent outbreak, marking a total of 11 cases as of May 13, according to the World Health Organization.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The laws, which her party backed in recent years, eliminated preliminary detention in certain cases and raised the threshold for seizing criminal assets.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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“Contingences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingences. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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