circumstances
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"Circumstances beyond our control, but more importantly, circumstances beyond Nick's control have dictated that, sadly, it's made it impossible for us to continue our representation of Nick," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Circumstances can prevent an official from sending condolences, including death or a fall into political disgrace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Circumstances can conspire against us, but there should be room for improvement.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025
Circumstances spiral, cruelty reasserts itself and The Creature learns — again — that humans will never see him as anything but monstrous, no matter how faithfully he tries to mirror their kindness.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025
It was almost too easy the way Sol laughed off Special Circumstances, dismissing everything that went on outside the city.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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Richard Nixon's "Checkers" Speech (1952)
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