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Meanings of circumstances in English

Portuguese
circunstâncias
Catalan
ventura
Spanish
destino
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Your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

circunstâncias
Usage of circumstances in English
1
This could relate to a situation, recent news or change of circumstances.
The South African
2
Let me address this directly: First, there are special circumstances this year.
The Guardian
3
But in 2020, given the circumstances, that number is of course greater.
Radio NZ
4
This value judgment is questionable in many important circumstances in public health.
Pubmed
5
However, the survey of daily use reveals benefit only in certain circumstances.
Pubmed
6
Chief executive Simon Woodhams said given the circumstances, the result was resilient.
Radio NZ
7
However in some circumstances, there can be good reasons for retaining data.
The Irish Times
8
The Berlin airlift crisis itself arose, of course, from very specific circumstances.
Reuters
9
But on this particular night, of course, the circumstances were much different.
The Bad Beginning
10
I have proved that under the present circumstances capitalism simply cannot work.
The Guardian
11
I believe that a good job has been done in difficult circumstances.
The Irish Times
12
What specific circumstances will require an Ordinary Resolution or a Special Resolution?
The South African
13
He said Collins had done a great job in very difficult circumstances.
Radio NZ
14
Economic circumstances can have a significant impact on political parties' electoral fortunes.
The Irish Times
15
Under present circumstances, just making one level free is a significant advance.
Wired
16
Risk assessments can vary, depending on the circumstances and the possible consequences.
The Irish Times
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Common
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