circumstances
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Under normal circumstances, around 20 million barrels a day of oil and petroleum products pass through the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
That phrase does not strictly apply to the extraordinary circumstances in Makerfield, where the local has collided with the national in spectacular fashion.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The next consideration is whether your strategy aligns as closely as possible with your and your wife’s financial needs, goals, and circumstances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Under normal circumstances, IP6 helps keep Cul4A activity under control.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“Pardon me,” she said, clambering to her feet with as much dignity as she could muster, given the awkward circumstances.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing circumstances
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
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The Outsiders
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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