as in dependent
determined by something else
the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault
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Adjective
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The spike in oil prices is likely to further push up gasoline prices, and could be felt more significantly in Asia and Europe, which are more dependent on Middle Eastern oil and gas than the United States.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026 -
At the same time, regions heavily dependent on transportation, tourism or energy-intensive manufacturing may feel the negative side of rising oil prices more directly.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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United Airlines has invested $15 million in Eve and has a conditional purchase agreement for up to 400 aircraft, with plans to eventually introduce electric flights in cities such as San Francisco.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oncor is requesting that the property be zoned for light industrial use with a conditional use permit for an electrical substation with a site plan included.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Contingent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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