circumstance
Example Sentences
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The hearing was shown a note from a detective which said "the claimant had used force which was proportionate and necessary in the circumstances in the defence of himself and the female passenger".
From BBC
An inquest found the 29-year-old had died as a result of a "rare and complex" set of circumstances.
From BBC
“I think that that is a testament to just the resilience this team has and the determination they have to be a really great competitive team, no matter the circumstances,” McDonald said.
From Los Angeles Times
Under the right circumstances, a developer could receive credits for as much as 50% of the project value.
From Barron's
The review did not cover the individual circumstances of Ethan's death but focused on broader issues.
From BBC
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