contingent
adjective
dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional (often followed by on orupon ).
contingents
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pluralof contingent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Smithfield Hall will be big on U.S. games—but with 33 screens, it will also attract other contingents throughout the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Tehran has stationed contingents of the Revolutionary Guards' naval forces there, which in 2025 deployed new missile systems capable of targeting nearby "enemy bases, ships and equipment", Iranian media reported at the time.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
The former official who spoke anonymously recalled how the Obamas were particularly struck by the camel-mounted contingents - a moment that stayed with them long after the formal ceremonies ended.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
In Los Angeles this summer, contingents of heavily armed, masked agents began chasing down and arresting day laborers, street vendors and car wash workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
There were opportunities to travel to foreign countries with contingents of ‘minority group scholars.’
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
