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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a contingent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to a group of people or things that are dependent on certain conditions or circumstances.
Example: "The event will proceed as planned, but it is subject to a contingent of participants confirming their attendance."
Alternatives: "a group" or "a subset".
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I generally like being a contingent worker.
The answer must be a contingent yes.
A contingent of protesters from Occupy Wall Street also participated.
A contingent of JPMorgan Chase executives were on hand.
Across Wall Street, a contingent of officers watched them.
Most of Millennium's recruiting is done on a contingent basis.
Almost every biennial includes a contingent of influential elders.
They led a contingent of several hundred down the street.
There is a contingent of GCHQ at NSA Menwith Hill.
Then a contingent from another Ecomog country arrived.
Mr. Bush eventually approved sending a contingent of 200 marines.
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