- plural of circumstance.
circumstances
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They have recently reached a point where, in some circumstances, they can navigate in three-dimensional space and even manipulate objects autonomously with just a simple set of instructions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Interviewing prisoners of war is not straightforward: to be sure they are not being coerced, first and foremost, and then to assess how openly they are speaking in the circumstances.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
If confirmed that the test results were those of Maradona's father, however, it could discredit the medical commission set up to evaluate the circumstances of Maradona's death, boosting the defence.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The suddenness and circumstances of José’s passing make this loss especially difficult to comprehend,” read a statement to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The men leaning to the oars were pelted with bird droppings as they tried to accustom themselves to the new circumstances.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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