circumstances
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American leaders may expect Mr. Putin to respond to these circumstances in what they deem a “rational” way, by acknowledging battlefield realities and looking for ways to cut his losses and save face.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
His death from leukaemia when she was just 13 had a profound effect on King, who also saw her mother held back by their circumstances.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The life plan community and our cabin are near my spouse’s family, but their circumstances are such that renting near them would not be a great option.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
She met him during her visit, and discovered that the real circumstances about her separation from her biological family were very different from what her adoption papers said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Given the tragic and unique circumstances of his elevation to the presidency, it was decided that it would not be appropriate for him to deliver a formal public inaugural address.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing circumstances
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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