extenuating circumstances
Example Sentences
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“The bottom line is: If consumers have jobs, barring extenuating circumstances, they will continue to spend money and pay their bills.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025
Swansea University students can access a carers passport to help facilitate reasonable adjustments and extenuating circumstances.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025
After the public backlash, Taiwan announced additional exemptions for individuals with extenuating circumstances such as financial hardship, medical needs or safety concerns about traveling to China to search for records.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025
Even in extreme, extenuating circumstances, it is unlikely to be more than twice that.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023
He wanted to plead his friend’s case, explain the extenuating circumstances.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
