adverse circumstance

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In the preface to the novel’s third edition, in 1841, Dickens writes that he “wished to show, in little Oliver, the principle of Good surviving through every adverse circumstance, and triumphing at last.”

From Time • Jan. 27, 2012

But the abject lord who stoops to every adverse circumstance, whose judicious resolves are scattered like chaff before every wind of passion, him Richard Varney serves not.

From Kenilworth by Scott, Walter, Sir

On re-embarking they were furnished with an ample supply of provisions by the kindness of Lieutenant Brownson, and performed the rest of their voyage without adverse circumstance.

From Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington

Had Winthrop lived, failing health, adverse circumstance, might have blasted his promise in the bud; but now nothing of that can ever mar his fame.

From Gala-days by Hamilton, Gail

We should take this view concerning any perilous condition, any adverse circumstance, with our neighbors.

From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by Lenker, John Nicholas