- plural of circumstance.
circumstances
Example Sentences
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It’s not so much a trick as it is a calculated risk people take based on actuarial tables, anticipated life expectancy and their own health and financial circumstances.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026
She said this had been achieved by Sir Keir under very difficult circumstances - but admitted that the government's work had not resonated with the public.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the news of the murder inquiry was "really shocking" and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called the circumstances "extremely distressing".
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
Widdecombe's death was announced on Friday morning by her management team, but there was no information about when, how or where she died, and no detail on any suspicious circumstances.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
“Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed,” he announced, “for I am hungry beyond endurance, and I require absolute silence to gain the full enjoyment of my meal.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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