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Meanings of conjuncture in English

A set of circumstances causing a crisis.

Usage of conjuncture in English
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The great Russian army under Kutusow appeared at this conjuncture in Moravia.
Germany from the Earliest Period, Volume 4
2
In this alarming conjuncture, it was thought advisable by Pope Innocent IV.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume...
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Selfishness in a conjuncture of this sort was excusable, and even obligatory.
Two on a Tower
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But there happened at that time a very peculiar conjuncture in politics.
The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10)
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Walker, indeed, entertained sentiments more valuable to the South in this conjuncture.
Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02
6
It was especially so, as has been said, at the present conjuncture.
A Siren
7
Nothing could exceed the miserable conduct of the diet at that conjuncture.
Germany from the Earliest Period, Volume 4
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But they were not, perhaps could not, be fulfilled at that conjuncture.
The Inside Story of the Peace Conference
9
What was the course of Her Majesty's Government at this critical conjuncture?
Selected Speeches on British Foreign Policy 1738-1914
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The conjuncture in which the Bonzas found the king, was favourable to them.
The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volume...
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But Lincoln seemed especially chosen to the keenest suffering in such a conjuncture.
Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01
12
It was the most exciting, the most alarming political conjuncture of my time.
Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4
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But though the conjuncture of circumstances was most favorable, the man was wanting.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6: ...
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The conjuncture I am speaking of affords a memorable instance of this truth.
Letters to Sir William Windham and Mr. Pope
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Cytherea was embarrassed, and her embarrassment arose from the following conjuncture of affairs.
Desperate Remedies
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At length the conjuncture arrived when decisive action could no longer be postponed.
Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1
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