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circumstance

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


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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has proven that whatever the circumstance, he remains cool, calm and collected.

From Los Angeles Times

Albanese's arguments against a royal commission were "really hard to make in these circumstances", says Kenny, and it backfired on him when he was ultimately forced to reverse course on the issue.

From BBC

On Sunday, the government of Uttar Pradesh state, where Noida is located, removed a senior official from the township's governing authority and ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the rescue operation and site safety.

From BBC

A witness statement by senior police coroner's officer Marcheta Hogan to the inquest opening at Bolton Coroner's Court on Tuesday said there were no suspicious circumstances in Rush's death.

From BBC

On Wednesday, the Israeli military said it was looking into the circumstances of the deadly strike that killed the three.

From Barron's