circumstance

Example Sentences

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While these were different circumstances to the US Open incident, the Grand Slam rulebook tells us why McKewen could have come to that conclusion.

From BBC

The cost of equipment, coaching and travel is astronomical and it can be difficult to fulfill potential depending on your circumstances.

From BBC

No other information, including the victim’s identity and the circumstances of the shooting, were released.

From Los Angeles Times

At the climax of “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” Kelson receives Spike again, a short time later, under changed circumstances.

From Salon

There are a few, such as consent searches and exigent circumstances where someone is in danger or evidence is about to be destroyed.

From Salon