contingency fund
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of contingency fund
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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After that, LA28 and the city would have access to a second, $270-million contingency fund set up to protect taxpayers, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
The project has a $450 million budget, with a $50 million contingency fund.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
The council will have to cover the extra £25.2m, with £10m coming from a contingency fund and the rest from borrowing.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2022
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