- plural of circumstance.
circumstances
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Netanyahu's office said it was investigating the circumstances around the attack.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Even when faced with overwhelming destruction, human communities can respond in different ways, depending on their circumstances and the choices available to them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
“At this time, the circumstances for each decedent’s death remain under investigation,” police said in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Police were called to reports of a child falling "under unknown circumstances" at about 18:40.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
But these could hardly be considered normal circumstances, could they?
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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