- plural of circumstance.
circumstances
Example Sentences
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Two weeks after making his major league debut under tragic circumstances, Alfonzo recorded his first hit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Then, he accepted that the issue was not settled and that it was not for him to determine the circumstances in which there could be another vote.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Deciding when to claim is, therefore, a personal choice based on how much longevity risk you’re willing to take and what level of lifetime income best fits your circumstances.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
"The investigation into the circumstances of the incident... is still ongoing."
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Soon after they left, though, he began to feel very hemmed in by circumstances.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing circumstances
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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