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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contingency' in a Sentence

"Dependence on chance or the fulfillment of a condition, leading to uncertainty or fortuitousness." more

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The contingency of rain forced them to move the outdoor event indoors.
We packed an umbrella in case of rain as a contingency.
Having a flashlight and extra batteries is a good contingency for power outages during storms.

Contingency

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nounDependence on chance or the fulfillment of a condition, leading to uncertainty or fortuitousness.
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