circumstance

Example Sentences

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Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge, said: "I apologise to all of those people that have had a frightening circumstance."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In a strange circumstance, Cuba even achieved its independence as a result of the American victory in the Spanish-American War.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“Under no circumstance do we tolerate this type of activity in the signature-gathering process,” said spokesperson Molly Weedn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

But he almost sounds like a dove in this circumstance.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

It is an Iron law that the soldier must be employed under every circumstance.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque