Definition of Circumstance

a particular incident that influences another event

Examples of Circumstance in a sentence

Under no circumstance will I allow my daughter to go to a party that is not supervised by an adult.  🔊

An unexpected circumstance has caused me to alter my travel plans.  🔊

According to the leaders of the church, God decides every circumstance of our lives.  🔊

The credit card company insists it will not share customer information under any circumstance.  🔊

If Jack’s financial circumstance does not improve, he will not be able to join his friends on their annual summer trip.  🔊

A medical circumstance has kept me bedridden for several weeks.  🔊

Because Frank shot the man under the circumstance of self-defense, he will not face trial for murder.  🔊

It was an unfortunate circumstance that turned Gerald into a homeless person.  🔊

In the eyes of my extremely religious mother, under no circumstance should a couple ever divorce.  🔊

A twenty-year abusive marriage was the circumstance that led my sister to kill her husband.  🔊

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