circumstances
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Investigators have also been examining what they see as the broader circumstances surrounding Andic's death, identifying a possible motive in the nature of his relationship with Jonathan, particularly in the context of the Mango business.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In his decision late Monday, Judge Kevin Castel banned most ICE arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings take place.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“You have to deal with the circumstances that are presented to you,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
It also found that the report from Lusby should have been investigated, given the circumstances of the case.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed,” he announced, “for I am hungry beyond endurance, and I require absolute silence to gain the full enjoyment of my meal.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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