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circumstantial

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


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Five witnesses gave indirect circumstantial evidence that supported Murley's claim he was not taken seriously.

From BBC

But as it stands that remains a feeling - circumstantial evidence at best - and the first minister's denials were categorical.

From BBC

A chronology of top quarterback movement in recent days provides circumstantial evidence that Louisiana State and Williams have mutual interest.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Though the authenticity of Perpetua’s diary has occasionally been questioned, its vividness, earthy colloquial Latin and wealth of circumstantial detail strongly suggest that these are her words.

From The Wall Street Journal