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

Under present circum- stances, I can do nothing.

From The Survivors of the Chancellor by Verne, Jules

Under these circum- stances the waiter of course felt justified in sitting down at the same table with a gentleman who had come in and asked him for writing materials.

From A Little Tour in France by James, Henry

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

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