under any circumstances
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It was one of the biggest rules of Glitching: you could not, under any circumstances, accidentally become a Butterfly.
From Literature
The whole purpose of it seemed to be to mess up my sim test tomorrow, something that I was not going to let happen under any circumstances.
From Literature
One of the main rules of this competition was that you weren’t to interfere with another Glitcher under any circumstances.
From Literature
"I would not, under any circumstances, knowingly expose my own family or any other person to harm," she added.
From BBC
“So, Hoop, I’m gonna do something I hardly ever do. I’m gonna give you a second chance. But should you miss even one game or practice for the rest of the year, the deal is off. Null and void. I do not, under any circumstances, give third chances. You understand what I’m saying?”
From Literature
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