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circumstantial

[sur-kuhm-stan-shuhl] / ˌsɜr kəmˈstæn ʃəl /


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Instead, it is wholly contingent and circumstantial, defined by what serves his own self-interest and corrupt needs and wants at any given moment.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Much has been made of the fact the evidence against Letby is circumstantial, but several interviewees point out the amount of circumstantial evidence is huge.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

A chronology of top quarterback movement in recent days provides circumstantial evidence that Louisiana State and Williams have mutual interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Without the full files, however, it is difficult for the public to know how circumstantial.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

Juries were thus free to reach decisions on the basis of circumstantial evidence if they chose to.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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