circumstances
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There would inevitably be years when circumstances forced them to stop contributing.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
For example, genetic traits may express themselves differently depending on a person's upbringing or life circumstances.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
The decision was intended "to reduce the time needed to implement this initiative as soon as circumstances allow", the ministry said.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Analysis by BBC Verify shows that only a handful of ships have passed through the Strait since a temporary ceasefire was announced – under normal circumstances, around 138 vessels make the crossing every day.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“Whatever the circumstances, you’ve let yourself get trounced by two children, a Queen Mother, and their weird pet. And you call yourself War Lord.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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