circumstance
noun
a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner, agent, etc., that accompanies, determines, or modifies a fact or event; a modifying or influencing factor.
circumstances
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pluralof circumstance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Every case has its own set of circumstances and there are always two sides to the case as well so… we do work through that as best as we possibly can," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
It helps explain the extraordinary stability of protons, which form a central part of atomic nuclei and do not appear to decay under ordinary circumstances.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Martin described Gen Z as one of the first generations in recent memory to come of age facing markedly tighter economic circumstances.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
In light of the current circumstances, an increase of four-tenths of a percentage point in inflation due to the AI boom is no small matter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Ah-whoops!” she cried, as most people would under the circumstances.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
