substantial contingent

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

Emphasizes the large size and importance of the contingent.

contingentADJECTIVE + contingent

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substantial

Examples (10)

  • The company sent a substantial contingent of engineers to the international tech conference.
  • A substantial contingent of protestors gathered outside the parliament building.
  • The UN deployed a substantial contingent of peacekeepers to the conflict zone.
  • The visiting team was supported by a substantial contingent of their fans.
  • Our university will be represented by a substantial contingent of scholars at the upcoming symposium.
  • At the founding convention, a substantial contingent from the southern states argued for more autonomy.
  • If the deal is approved, we will send a substantial contingent to oversee the transition.
  • The presence of a substantial contingent from the media ensured the event received wide coverage.
  • Despite the travel difficulties, a substantial contingent of international observers managed to arrive.
  • A substantial contingent of diplomats has been working for months to broker the peace treaty.