circumstances
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It was only a few weeks ago that the Knicks had pulled out a win in a different set of impossible circumstances, overcoming a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to win Game 1 of the conference finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
You may decide that $250,000 is appropriate for your circumstances, or you may find that one year to 18 months of expenses provides sufficient peace of mind.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In a statement, the university said it could not discuss individual cases but it had "established processes" in place for students who experienced "unexpected health issues or difficult personal circumstances".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Under normal circumstances, IP6 helps keep Cul4A activity under control.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Everyone knew they were in worse circumstances than they had been even at Ocean Camp.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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