- plural of circumstance.
circumstances
Example Sentences
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"The circumstances were particularly egregious, causing particularly serious economic losses and causing particularly serious social harm," it added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The findings could eventually contribute to research on psychiatric disorders that make it harder for people to adjust their behavior when circumstances change.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The condition and circumstances in which Melissa’s remains were ultimately discovered have only raised more questions for her family,” the family posted on a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Casias.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Det Supt Jim Halkett said the investigation "continues to make significant progress, with officers working through a number of lines of inquiry to establish the full facts and circumstances surrounding this case".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
They had once met under some rather difficult circumstances, and during their time together, Dr. Molovo transferred Roz’s mind from her old robotic body to a new one.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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