circumstances
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Yet the Nuremberg Tribunal is now generally seen as a remarkably fair execution of justice given the unprecedented circumstances, and a foundation for international criminal law.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
"This form of disinformation is particularly prevalent in salacious circumstances such as the JP Morgan case, where those involved can be targeted for further humiliation through exaggerated depictions of their alleged sordid actions," Scheirer added.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"Supporters entering the field of play in any circumstances is wholly unacceptable and puts those participating and working at a match at risk," they said.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Child support can be modified if there has been a significant change in a parent’s circumstances.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
So unless you have been very, very lucky, you know that a good, long session of weeping can often make you feel better, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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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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