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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
The Pac-12 Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league—which currently has two members, with commitments to add six more in 2026—ends up eventually fielding nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Firstly, the community is well aware of the quantum threat, and secondly, while there may not be a concrete plan in place for each public blockchain, preparations, and contingencies are well underway.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But so, too, do contingencies and unexpected events — from the skills and personalities of individual candidates to the impact of a world-girdling pandemic.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
China Foods does not anticipate any off-balance sheet arrangements and has no material commitments or contingencies as of the filing date.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing contains no information on any commitments or contingencies during the reporting period.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The other fights have some contingencies, but all look good on paper.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Ellison said his office has been preparing for various contingencies, such as a local county refusing to certify results.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
The company has contingencies in place for these kinds of situations and will continue servicing customers in the area, according to the post.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Firstly, the community is well aware of the quantum threat, and secondly, while there may not be a concrete plan in place for each public blockchain, preparations, and contingencies are well underway.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But so, too, do contingencies and unexpected events — from the skills and personalities of individual candidates to the impact of a world-girdling pandemic.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
China Foods does not anticipate any off-balance sheet arrangements and has no material commitments or contingencies as of the filing date.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing contains no information on any commitments or contingencies during the reporting period.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The other fights have some contingencies, but all look good on paper.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Ellison said his office has been preparing for various contingencies, such as a local county refusing to certify results.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
The company has contingencies in place for these kinds of situations and will continue servicing customers in the area, according to the post.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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Forecasting focuses on the past to see the future; foresight relies on its ability to contextualize the present to prepare for a range of future possibilities.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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From this methodology, Pinterest produces twenty future trends that provide twenty different possibilities for what lies around the corner.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Estimates are that initial funding could surpass $1 million over five years, dedicated to promoting, marketing and organizing cultural and artistic events and venues in the city.—
Bernard Kavaler,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Understanding local permitting entities and requirements pays off.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This approach ensures that an organization’s data privacy and security requirements are consistently met through lifecycle management, where data repositories are continuously organized, even as new data is added.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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