circumstantial

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Instead, it is wholly contingent and circumstantial, defined by what serves his own self-interest and corrupt needs and wants at any given moment.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Five witnesses gave indirect circumstantial evidence that supported Murley's claim he was not taken seriously.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

A chronology of top quarterback movement in recent days provides circumstantial evidence that Louisiana State and Williams have mutual interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Though the authenticity of Perpetua’s diary has occasionally been questioned, its vividness, earthy colloquial Latin and wealth of circumstantial detail strongly suggest that these are her words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

There was a lot of circumstantial evidence, but actually those two witnesses were the entire case for the prosecution.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose