circum

Example Sentences

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And that, at least, gave me some hope: that even under ordinary circum- stances, I still might find a way to live an extraordinary life.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

I stated this circum- stance to F. Kohlmann, at breakfast, and requested him to accompany me.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green

I have only to relate, as briefly as possible, the circum- stances that finally brought us to our destination.

From The Survivors of the Chancellor by Verne, Jules

Other than meager unsubstantiated circum- stantial evidence, though, there was still no convincing legal connection between Miles Foster and the Spook.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn

I spent two days there, mostly in the rain, and even under these circum- stances I carried away a kindly impression.

From A Little Tour in France by James, Henry