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Circumstances

Definition:

Circumstances refer to the conditions or factors that surround and affect a particular event, situation, or person.

Part of speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. General/Popular sense:

Examples:

• I couldn't attend the party due to unforeseen circumstances.
• She is living in difficult circumstances.
• The circumstances forced him to make a quick decision.

2. Legal sense:

Examples:

• The judge will consider the special circumstances of the case.
• The circumstances surrounding the crime were unclear.
• The lawyer argued that the circumstances justified his client's actions.

3. Plural form:

Examples:

• These circumstances make it impossible for me to stay.
• He is facing challenging circumstances both personally and professionally.
• We need to take into account all the circumstances before making a decision.

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