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extenuating circumstances



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Medicare doesn’t cover you for emergency hospital care overseas, except in certain extenuating circumstances where a foreign hospital may be closer than a U.S. one.

From MarketWatch Feb. 13, 2026

Swansea University students can access a carers passport to help facilitate reasonable adjustments and extenuating circumstances.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2025

Kasten said the Dodgers and other teams try to accommodate fans with extenuating circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2024

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




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