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circumstance

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


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His intense focus can help take the emotion out of any unforeseen circumstance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Second, they believed that financial fortunes were made and unmade, above all else, by circumstance, meaning that defaults did not tar someone’s financial reputation for life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

However, the pomp and circumstance of the signing, as well as the limited material consequences of the order has left those working for psychedelic reform divided on how to think about it.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The series centres on two detectives finding a new beginning after they are thrust together by circumstance.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“That was my sister, Pili,” Danny said, and explained their circumstance to Sinchi.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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