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contingency
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Black: The Birth of Evil
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To plan for whatever contingencies might disrupt his primary course of action.†
Chpt 13 *

contingencies = things that might happen; or things available in case events happen
Contingencies for a hundred possible reactions to the release of any virus that met their requirements.†
Chpt 13
I'm not suggesting we start barring the doors, but I am suggesting we give contingencies some thought.†
Chpt 35
"I would like to consider some contingency planning in the event we do end up with a problem," Gains said.†
Chpt 35

contingency = something that might happen; or something available in case an event occurs
I really don't think you need me to discuss contingencies.†
Chpt 35

contingencies = things that might happen; or things available in case events happen

Definitions:

(1) (contingency)
a possible event, especially one people hope will not happen, or the extra plan or resources kept ready in case that event does happen
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)