Sentence examples for contingents on from inspiring English sources

This year the district had eight semifinalists, one of the largest contingents on the Island.

The severest part of the fighting was borne by the British contingents on either side.

Neither the American nor the French contingents on Russian soil engaged in combat, and they were withdrawn after the Armistice.

To confront such conflicts, Mr. Annan said, the United Nations will need a bank of rapid-reaction contingents on call from countries with well-trained and well-equipped troops, ready to move fast to pave the way for peacekeeping forces.

Philip Augustus led French contingents on the most fully international of the great Crusades (1190 91), although, having once demonstrated his energy in that work of piety, he could not afterward be persuaded to renew his vow.

The St. Patrick's Day parade has always been a must stop for candidates on New York's political circuit, but yesterday it turned into the Rudy and Hillary show as the two contenders for the United States Senate marched in separate contingents on a raw day that turned the knees of bare-legged majorettes bright red.

Forget hazy language about offers being contingent "on approved credit".

It is contingent on the percentage".

Hope is not contingent on any outcome".

Our membership was contingent on good behavior.

"Everything is contingent on my job situation".