n. a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation
The circumstances prevented her from having fun.
The circumstances prevented her from having fun.
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He was delayed by unanticipated circumstances.
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Under what circumstances did Rachel and Andrew adopt another child?
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Under what circumstances was Molly allowed to go to the dance?
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Under what circumstances could the young boy marry the magician's daughter?
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He was late because of extenuating circumstances.
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What circumstances surrounded the ghosts appearances?
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The circumstances were conspired so cunningly.
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The circumstances extenuate the crime.
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The right to control certain people under certain circumstances is call what?
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They are late because of unforeseen circumstances.
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You may not claim extenuation for circumstances you foresee.
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Under what circumstances did Susan meet her brother?
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What circumstances lead to the family being able to keep their farm?
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What were the circumstances surrounding the speech given by Chief Seattle?
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situation; condition; events; environment; detail
unrelated events
4 syllables
cir-cum-stanc-es
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