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4 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 explorers packed extra food as a contingency in case their journey took longer than expected.
The scientist considered every contingency before conducting the complex experiment.
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.

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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