How to Use contingent in a Sentence

contingent

1 of 2 adjective
  • So again, this is all contingent.
    — Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Wars are filled with contingent events.
    — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The bad news is that this boost may be contingent on holding their tongue.
    — Dominic Tierney, The Atlantic, 9 May 2017
  • One thing is not contingent on the other.
    — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Most of the events are contingent on the weather and are subject to change.
    — Austen Erblat, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Some of these deals are contingent on three-year service agreements.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021
  • But now many are saying they were told that their pay was contingent on them showing up to the speech.
    — Paula Rogo, Essence, 18 Aug. 2019
  • And if Depp is using a contingent fee lawyer, his taxes could get even worse.
    — Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 2 May 2022
  • The right to protest peacefully is not contingent on the actions of strangers who break the law.
    — David Harsanyi, National Review, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Its opening date had been contingent on the lifting of stay-at-home orders.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2021
  • The second was contingent on a plaster study that was never done.
    — Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The phase two timeline was said to be contingent on funding and phase three rests on the land swap and lawsuit.
    — Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
  • There’s no planning ahead because things are contingent on guests and their desires.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 June 2026
  • The date is contingent on the district not needing to use a snow or emergency day.
    — Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • The Raiders’ move would be more contingent on, again, how the quarterbacks come off the board.
    — Albert Breer, SI.com, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Penrice said a deal would be contingent, of course, on financing.
    — Rodney Ho, ajc, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Raising money for a new hedge fund long was contingent on a host of in-person meetings.
    — Juliet Chung, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2020
  • So this whole business model is contingent.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • For example, the cost is also contingent on whether the old pipes need to be replaced.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The dates are contingent on selecting a venue for the games, which has not been decided on yet.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Nov. 2020
  • These bonuses are contingent on the state accruing enough revenue to pay for the cost.
    — Tyler Arnold, Washington Examiner, 10 Nov. 2020
  • The filing says the settlement is contingent on the court’s finding it was made in good faith.
    — NBC News, 25 Feb. 2022
  • For many in the field, the ethics of editing human embryos are contingent on the science.
    — Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The pleasure of nostalgia, though, is contingent on its pain.
    — Mirel Zaman, refinery29.com, 26 July 2021
  • The number of grants and award amounts are contingent on the results of the fundraising campaign.
    — Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Of course, the health risks from pesticides are contingent on the type of pesticides used.
    — Ebony Williams, ajc, 11 Apr. 2022
  • The deal is contingent on agreement by a large majority of states.
    — New York Times, 20 July 2021
  • Thunderstorms will be contingent on how much heat is in the atmosphere.
    — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Hansen’s plan is contingent on first getting teams to commit to Seattle.
    — Geoff Baker, The Seattle Times, 30 Apr. 2017
  • The measure is also contingent on approval by the town’s zoning board.
    — Steve Smith, courant.com, 31 Mar. 2022

contingent

2 of 2 noun
  • The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly.
  • A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear.
  • A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces.
  • Cori Bush wasn’t present, but a contingent of her aides were.
    — Kara Voght, The New Republic, 4 Jan. 2022
  • The team will be looking to build on that with a large contingent of starters back in the fold.
    — Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 3 Mar. 2021
  • Evans had a large contingent of family and friends at the game.
    — Tom Groeschen, Cincinnati.com, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Even a healthy contingent of Democrats are opposed to the idea.
    — Steve Parrish, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021
  • Colorado has the largest contingent of bases named for the new space service.
    — al, 23 Mar. 2022
  • But in this case, there seems to be a large contingent that supports an outright ban.
    — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 3 July 2018
  • Ricky Pearsall leads a contingent of pass-catchers with much to prove.
    — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022
  • The awards are contingent on him still being employed through those dates.
    — Tom Metcalf and Anders Melin / Bloomberg, Time, 1 May 2018
  • Next year’s contingent of 24 women will be the largest the race has had.
    — New York Times, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Aid was not merit-based or contingent on tax returns.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Cottle led the trolling side, but his contingent soon lost control.
    — Dale Beran, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Every area has its wealthy contingent.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • Despite the large contingent of crews, the restoration can't come quick enough.
    — Tyler Mauldin, CNN, 30 Aug. 2020
  • Keith is making an early case to be part of this year’s contingent.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The street style contingent is bringing their A game to Paris.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Since then, a growing and vocal contingent has been working to halt the project.
    — Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • South Africa is said to have sent a small contingent of special forces to the province.
    — The Economist, 26 Aug. 2020
  • That game felt like one at a neutral site, with a large contingent of Michigan fans.
    — Billy Witz, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2023
  • But a large and vocal contingent of Allen acolytes blocked that motion.
    — Alexei Koseff, sacbee, 6 May 2018
  • What does that mean for the Sharks’ younger contingent of right-shot defensemen?
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Ekeler expects to have a large contingent of family and friends in the stands.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 28 Nov. 2021
  • This time, the Army has sent a small contingent of tanks and other vehicles.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 4 July 2019
  • Many of the growing contingent of renters would like to know just where their housing dollars stretch the furthest.
    — Michael Kolomatsky, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The aforementioned trio was among a large contingent of young arms invited to big-league camp for the first time.
    — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • For the San Diego contingent, the day began with shocking news from home.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Don't compare and don't make play and outside contingent on the completion of work.
    — The Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Many of the players are also linked by faith, with a strong Christian contingent in the group.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 May 2026

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