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Definition
something that might happen — especially something that it is hoped will not happen
or more rarely:
something available in case of an event — especially an event that it is hoped will not occur
or more rarely:
something available in case of an event — especially an event that it is hoped will not occur
- I was too familiar with slavery not to know that promises made to slaves, though with kind intentions, and sincere at the time, depend upon many contingencies for their fulfillment.26 — Important Era In My Brother's Life (38% in)
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