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as in possibilities
something that might happen
agencies trying to provide for every contingency in a national emergency
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as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
an offer to buy the house, with the contingency that it pass inspection
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Recent Examples of contingencies
Vestal said nothing unexpected occurred during the burn because crews had planned for contingencies.
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Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In real life, contingencies abound.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
That question led her to develop a model that reframes behavior as state-dependent rather than driven solely by environmental contingencies.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
John Scott, Brevard County’s Emergency Management Director said he — and other emergency managers across the state — plan multiple contingencies as a storm develops.
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Zach Covey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Think of contingencies as conditions that must be met before the sale becomes legally final.
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Jason Peters,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
The task required the writers to rehearse for months to map out contingencies and shape character arcs.
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Justin Ray,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
This includes the cost of acquiring lands, construction costs, preconstruction engineering and design, construction management and contingencies, according to the plan.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In real life, contingencies abound.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
That question led her to develop a model that reframes behavior as state-dependent rather than driven solely by environmental contingencies.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
John Scott, Brevard County’s Emergency Management Director said he — and other emergency managers across the state — plan multiple contingencies as a storm develops.
—
Zach Covey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Think of contingencies as conditions that must be met before the sale becomes legally final.
—
Jason Peters,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
The task required the writers to rehearse for months to map out contingencies and shape character arcs.
—
Justin Ray,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
This includes the cost of acquiring lands, construction costs, preconstruction engineering and design, construction management and contingencies, according to the plan.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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With an Antetokounmpo arrival, a deeper look could come into Keels’ NBA spacing possibilities.
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Who that third-place team will be remains to be seen since there are 20 different possibilities based on the rest of the group stage.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
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Fossil fuel emissions are drivers of climate change and linked to a range of health conditions, including asthma, various cancers and birth defects.
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In some cases the travel time was three times quicker than for Tuesday’s game.
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In some cases, positions left vacant by retiring or resigning employees were not filled.
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Rule of 55 is more flexible, but eligibility requirements keep the option open to a limited group, advisers said.
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Now, Kubik and other residents are backing Bill 29-26, a countywide proposal that would add new buffer requirements for cannabis dispensaries.
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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