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circumstance

[sur-kuhm-stans, -stuhns] / ˈsɜr kəmˌstæns, -stəns /


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However, the US deployed its assets in Venezuela and Iran last year under quite different circumstances.

From BBC

Cathay Home's lawyer, Ting Geng from Geng and Associates said in a statement that the trademark application was dropped after evaluating the circumstances.

From BBC

When companies did bring in older and more experienced chiefs, it often reflected a scramble in tough circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lyon prosecutors have yet to give details on the circumstances of the killing.

From Barron's

However, Russia does not extradite its citizens, except in extreme circumstances.

From BBC