under any circumstances
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They said: "The council can confirm that no form of bullying, whether this be physical, verbal or emotional is accepted under any circumstances within our establishments."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The speed and uniformity of the response would be striking under any circumstances.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026
I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
She has even offered to share the Nobel Peace Prize with Trump, prompting a rare clarification from the Nobel Committee stressing that the award cannot be transferred to another person under any circumstances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
“Do not, under any circumstances, let that thing loose in here. I want it out of the house. Do you hear me?”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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