extenuating circumstances

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There were extenuating circumstances, however, such as the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the Whitecaps to split one season between sequesters in Canada and Portland, Ore., then start the next season quarantined in Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

“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

“We have a team that closely monitors our bookings and inventory to ensure vehicles are available for those who reserved one,” wrote Mr. Wilmering, “but extenuating circumstances can, at times, disrupt this.”

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023

He wanted to plead his friend’s case, explain the extenuating circumstances.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover