contingency fund

noun

: an amount of money that can be used to pay for problems that might happen

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The contingency fund that usually covers salary adjustments was reduced by 90% in the current state budget. — Niki Kelly, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026 The idea of using contingency fund dollars set aside for emergencies failed, as did the idea of taking funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 The money from that contingency fund would be distributed to the city only after LA28 covers its own costs, according to the city’s summary. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Lamont, Looney and Ritter just agreed to a new emergency declaration that will maintain his unilateral ability to draw on the contingency fund. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contingency fund

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“Contingency fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contingency%20fund. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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