- plural of circumstance.
circumstances
Example Sentences
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This allowed the researchers to identify the general circumstances in which heterogeneity can outperform uniformity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
In a statement, they said they were "deeply shocked and angered by the circumstances surrounding his death".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
No matter the circumstances, Mr. Warrack is buoyed by his interest in the people he meets and the bonds he forges with them through his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
He has an overwhelming desire to help, which leads to some ridiculous circumstances and is a quality that Cregger plays for laughs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
That it could have been happy, at such a time and in such circumstances, was largely a tribute to Betsie.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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