contingencies
- plural of contingency.
Example Sentences
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"Even though people might think it was under control, you should always have precautions in place, you should always have contingencies in place - and both of those things weren't put in place."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
In addition to planning for all contingencies, take advantage of any extra ways to save and invest, such as catch-up contributions for people 50 and older, Bond said.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
The task required the writers to rehearse for months to map out contingencies and shape character arcs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Each mission plan includes contingencies for a rescue that are agreed in advance of a flight by the aviator and home base, so the pilot is both evading the enemy and executing an exit strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
It works out contingencies and relationships and sorts through the mountain of information we get from the outside world, prioritizing it and putting flags on things that demand our immediate attention.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
