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circumstance

[sur-kuhm-stans, -stuhns] / ˈsɜr kəmˌstæns, -stəns /


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And I’m seriously trying to express what makes me uneasy, what makes me believe in the possibilities of grace even in the most horrible circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times

She adds that while some trusts "can be a really helpful tool" in some circumstances there are also "tax complexities".

From BBC

For Ms. Sweeney and Ms. Seyfried it provides an endless variety of opportunities to run through the soap-opera playbook of screaming, cowering, deceiving and attacking depending on the circumstances, which grow increasingly horrifying.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since his debut in 2008, he has built a career marked by versatility, tactical intelligence and an uncommon ability to adapt to any opponent and circumstance in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Commanders testified that prior to Smith, “there were very limited circumstances under which district commanders, command staff, or the Chief of Police would become involved with crime classifications.”

From The Wall Street Journal