circumstances
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Homeless veterans facing more-acute circumstances, such as a recent job loss, a relationship disruption or a health crisis, are eligible for homelessness prevention and rehousing subsidies, along with referrals to VA services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
As your circumstances and objectives evolve, your investment strategy should be reviewed periodically and adjusted when necessary.
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
“However, under no circumstances are you to bother the chickens. Understood?”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing circumstances
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
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The Outsiders
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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