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circumstances

  • plural
    of circumstance.
    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.

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I’m kidding: Even under normal circumstances, giving private companies this much power is likely to incentivize inventing enemies to fight or drive unnecessary spending.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

"The exact circumstances are yet to be established and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing," they said.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

But if the ship can go without an icebreaker, Coface saidm the Arctic route is now cheaper than a Cape of Good Hope voyage in some circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

Mr. Crabtree knew what circumstances they were talking about—Herdmans—so he didn’t even mention that.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson