1.   The crowd included a big contingent from Ipswich.

2.   There were contingents from the navies of virtually all E.U. countries.

3.   A contingent from London visited the village on Wednesday and made initial plans to build a small apartment house for those whose homes were destroyed, villagers said.

4.   A contingent from the national canoe and kayak association toured and declared Lake Arlington an ideal place for its whitewater trials.

5.   A visiting contingent from Switzerland gathers in a corner, speaking energetically in accented Franglais.

6.   Customers come from all over the country, with the strongest contingent from New York City.

7.   Contingents from doctrinaire government agencies joined in the marches, waving banners calling for change.

8.   For example, Giuliani extended an invitation to meet with a contingent from the City Council Thursday afternoon to discuss the Diallo shooting.

9.   He also exhibits an even-keel disposition, according to teammates, and is at ease and accommodating with media contingents from both countries.

10.   He also favored contingents from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.