under any circumstances

Idioms  

1. Also, under no circumstances. See under the circumstances.

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Example Sentences

Minister Seethakka told the Hindu newspaper that killing stray dogs under the pretext of population control could not be justified under any circumstances.

From BBC

“This one here, Dr. Abraham Abrams, in the definitive book on Jewish women monsters, says himself that the Estrie does not reveal her form to men under any circumstances.”

From Literature

Firms that would have succeeded under any circumstances—because they’ve developed fantastic new mousetraps, or because they’re exposed to the discipline of global trade—continue to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal

It should go without saying that the charter does not, under any circumstances, permit one nation to invade another to secure control over its natural resources.

From Slate

"We will not accept any insult to Bangladeshi cricket, cricketers and Bangladesh under any circumstances," said Asif Nazrul, Youth and Sports Adviser in the interim government, in a statement, carried by the state-run BSS news agency Sunday.

From Barron's

Related Words

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