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19 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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We always have a contingency plan in case it rains during our outdoor picnic.
At the birthday party, having extra balloons was a contingency in case some popped.
The explorer carried a contingency map in case he got lost in the dense forest.
The explorers packed extra food as a contingency in case their journey took longer than expected.
We packed an umbrella in case of rain as a contingency.
The firefighter always carries extra batteries as a contingency for his flashlight.
She packed a contingency snack in case she got hungry during the field trip.
His toy car had a flat tire, so fixing it became a contingency during playtime.
During the camping trip, the group had a contingency for unexpected wildlife encounters.
The scientist considered every contingency before conducting the complex experiment.
The firefighter's contingency equipment included a special mask for emergencies.
The teacher always keeps a contingency supply of pencils for students who forget theirs.
The teacher kept extra crayons in the classroom as a contingency for students who forgot theirs.
Sarah carried an umbrella as a contingency for unexpected rain on her way to school.
Sally brought extra crayons to school as a contingency for her art project.
Sarah packed an extra pair of socks as a contingency for getting her feet wet on the nature hike.
Having a flashlight and extra batteries is a good contingency for power outages during storms.
Sarah had a contingency in place for losing her homework by saving a backup on her computer.
In case of rain, we have a contingency plan to move the picnic indoors.

Contingency

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

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Last Updated On: April 6, 2024
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