as in possibility
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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Recent Examples of contingence
The team had a strong veteran contingence, but none of those veterans had anyone to lead them.
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Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingence
Noun
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This tough little camera is waterproof and compact, which opens up all sorts of creative mounting possibilities.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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The next mayor will need to work well with others while also representing the best interests of village residents, balancing the existing demands of running a popular suburb while preparing for the possibility of exponential growth if a deal with the Bears goes through.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Every March, the Japanese Friendship Garden hosts its annual event when its cherry blossoms are typically in bloom.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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For your final evening on Grand Turk, make a reservation at Secret Garden, an intimate restaurant at the Salt Raker Inn where every sunset is a social event.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
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The report would reveal the percentages of rates attributed to reinsurance, claims costs, defense and containment costs, fees and commissions, profit and contingency and any other factor deemed necessary by regulators.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The estimate includes permitting and entitlement work, demolition, construction costs and contingency costs.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ruby Franke’s four siblings have publicly addressed their sister’s felony child abuse case only a few times.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The initial case which led to Abelson's injunction was brought by the Baltimore Mayor and city council, along with a number of organizations including the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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