circumstances
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That phrase does not strictly apply to the extraordinary circumstances in Makerfield, where the local has collided with the national in spectacular fashion.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Hocutt said in a statement Monday: “As we have said before, we do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Joint tenancies, living trusts, life estates and transfer-on-death deeds are no longer necessarily protected from recovery, depending on the circumstances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
In a resignation letter and in subsequent court filings, Fowler said he was concerned the circumstances exposed him to “potential civil and criminal liability.”
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Under no circumstances was spirit rapper Maggie Fox to be treated as Dr. Elisha Kane’s widow.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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