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circumstantial

[sur-kuhm-stan-shuhl] / ˌsɜr kəmˈstæn ʃəl /


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It may be too much of a stretch to tie all these pieces of circumstantial evidence together to make a solid case for Rinderknecht’s prosecution, said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Instead, it is wholly contingent and circumstantial, defined by what serves his own self-interest and corrupt needs and wants at any given moment.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Much has been made of the fact the evidence against Letby is circumstantial, but several interviewees point out the amount of circumstantial evidence is huge.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

I’m not an early riser, though it’s all circumstantial if I’m working or traveling or jet-lagged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Meanwhile, the available circumstantial evidence points to insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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