contingency fund
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of contingency fund
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The government originally said there was only enough in the contingency fund to cover about 50% of November benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
“We are digging into a contingency fund that is supposed to be for emergencies,” she said.
From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025
She added an underwrite had not been requested by Commonwealth Games Scotland and that around £27m is already earmarked as a contingency fund.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024
But Palo Alto Mayor Greer Stone responded that the donation comes from the City Council’s contingency fund, which has $77,000 left to spend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024
That’s because the federal contingency fund supporting normal WIC operations will likely run out in a matter of days — pushing states to rely on their own money or carryover funds.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023
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