circumstantial
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Mr. Jones offers compelling circumstantial evidence, but there is no smoking gun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The prosecutors built much of their case on circumstantial evidence.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The former Liverpool player's inclusion in midfield was largely circumstantial, with suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva leaving Mourinho short on options.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Defence lawyers had argued the prosecution's case, which relied on the video footage as well as clothing identification, was "wholly circumstantial".
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“You have no choice. Supposing I were to make my facts public without proof. The evidence is circumstantial enough.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Vocabulary lists containing circumstantial
The Great Gatsby
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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