The phrase
"significant contingent" refers to a large group of people or things that is important or plays a major role in a particular situation or event.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«significant»
«contingent»
Sentences with «significant contingent»
- Derby County's parent company, Sevco 5112 Limited, issued proceedings against Mr Rush in the High Court on 22 December 2017 seeking damages of nearly # 7 million and an indemnity from Mr Rush in respect of «significant contingent liabilities that will crystallise in the future». (insideworldfootball.com)
- Cuomo's refusal to publicly pressure the Senate to do so provoked scorn from anti-abuse advocates, including a significant contingent who claim to have been abused as children by rabbis, teachers and staff in yeshivas that ignored their pleas for help. (forward.com)
- Artists over the age of 50 make up a significant contingent of those represented by online galleries. (nytimes.com)
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