circumstances
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A court spokesperson said the court concluded that the "marriage had broken down beyond repair after considering the circumstances behind the couple's prolonged conflict and the prospects for reconciliation".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
“When circumstances require notification to a detainee’s attorney, ICE follows applicable notification policies and procedures,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
However, rates are still some way short of their peaks of recent years, and how much people can borrow, and at what rate, depends considerably on their circumstances.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Attempting to navigate current circumstances in ways that could enrich those very competitors is not a sustainable strategy for the United States.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The circumstances were dire, to say the least.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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