The phrase "strong contingent" means a group or team that is powerful, capable, and well-prepared to achieve a certain goal or win a competition. Full definition
The growth of these programs has driven the need for stronger contingent workforce management strategies. (rightsourcingusa.com)
«We have a very strong contingent of LGBT donors here. (dnainfo.com)
Meanwhile, there are strong contingents from Spain with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and defending champions Real Madrid still involved, and Germany after Borussia Dortmund topped their group to join Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen at this stage. (caughtoffside.com)