under any circumstances
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The city's municipality said in a statement that it had asked residents not to return "at the present time under any circumstances", citing the security situation.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
The speed and uniformity of the response would be striking under any circumstances.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
"Do not consume it under any circumstances or offer it to a small child."
From BBC • Apr. 19, 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
The surgeon was incensed by this and in his most authoritative manner said that it was necessary for Mr. Mandela to remain in hospital overnight and that he would not release me under any circumstances.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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