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    Circumstance

    US /ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/

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    UK /'sɜ:kəmstəns/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Condition or fact that affects a situation
    She only committed the crime due to her desperate circumstance
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something bad or unwanted.
    I don't know all the circumstances surrounding his death.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of affairs.
    We were brought together by circumstance.

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    Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations

    09:43Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations
    • Diddy's attorney claims in the filing, "[Combs] never participated in, witnessed, or was or is presently aware of any misconduct, sexual or otherwise, relating to plaintiff in any circumstance whatsoever."

      Diddy's attorney claims in the filing, "[Combs] never participated in, witnessed, or was or is presently aware of any misconduct, sexual or otherwise, relating to plaintiff in any circumstance whatsoever."

    • sexual or otherwise, relating to  plaintiff in any circumstance whatsoever."

      sexual or otherwise, relating to  plaintiff in any circumstance whatsoever."

    B2

    Arizona's Abortion Ban Sends Trump and the GOP Reeling | The Daily Show

    09:31Arizona's Abortion Ban Sends Trump and the GOP Reeling | The Daily Show
    • a circumstance where someone takes a shit so bad they

      a circumstance where someone takes a shit so bad they

    B1

    I'm giving away 14 years of drawings

    06:26I'm giving away 14 years of drawings
    • Other than a special circumstance I'll explain in a moment, the original drawings will be given away randomly, so who knows which one you'll get.

      Other than a special circumstance I'll explain in a moment, the original drawings will be given away randomly, so who knows which one you'll get.

    • Other than a special circumstance, I'll explain in a moment, the original drawings will be given away randomly, so who knows which one you'll get?

      Other than a special circumstance, I'll explain in a moment, the original drawings will be given away randomly, so who knows which one you'll get?

    B1

    The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore

    09:20The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore
    • Ironically similar to what Seneca said, while simultaneously suggesting a very different sentiment, pessimist philosopher Emile Tran wrote, "Having always lived in fear of being surprised by the worst. I have tried in every circumstance to get a head start flinging myself into misfortune. Long before it occurred."

      Ironically similar to what Seneca said, while simultaneously suggesting a very different sentiment, pessimist philosopher Emile Tran wrote, "Having always lived in fear of being surprised by the worst. I have tried in every circumstance to get a head start flinging myself into misfortune. Long before it occurred."

    • Ironically similar to what Seneca said, while simultaneously suggesting a very different sentiment, pessimist philosopher Émile Turan wrote: "Having always lived in fear of being surprised by the worst, I have tried in every circumstance to get a head start, flinging myself into misfortune long before it occurred." Whether we agree with any or all of these philosophies or these individual ideas within them, there is undoubtedly some merit and reasonableness to applying a degree of detachment or indifference to certain aspects of life.

      Ironically similar to what Seneca said, while simultaneously suggesting a very different sentiment, pessimist philosopher Émile Turan wrote: "Having always lived in fear of being surprised by the worst, I have tried in every circumstance to get a head start, flinging myself into misfortune long before it occurred." Whether we agree with any or all of these philosophies or these individual ideas within them, there is undoubtedly some merit and reasonableness to applying a degree of detachment or indifference to certain aspects of life.

    B1

    7 Beliefs You Must Have To Live A GREAT LIFE - Your Beliefs Shape Your Reality!

    10:197 Beliefs You Must Have To Live A GREAT LIFE - Your Beliefs Shape Your Reality!
    • The truth is they let every little circumstance make them unhappy.

      The truth is they let every little circumstance make them unhappy.

    • The truth is, they let every little circumstance make them unhappy.

      The truth is, they let every little circumstance make them unhappy.

    A2

    Desi Lydic Celebrated Mother's Day Binge-Watching TV, Talks 10-Year Anniversary at The Daily Show

    05:53Desi Lydic Celebrated Mother's Day Binge-Watching TV, Talks 10-Year Anniversary at The Daily Show
    • The drama, the pomp and circumstance.

      The drama, the pomp and circumstance.

    • The drama, the pomp and circumstance.

      The drama, the pomp and circumstance.

    B1

    葬儀師による葬儀場ツアー!処置室などを特別に公開 | WIRED Japan

    13:59葬儀師による葬儀場ツアー!処置室などを特別に公開 | WIRED Japan
    • We've taken him from point A, now let's go to point Z, and Sean is gonna help me here. ["Pomp and Circumstance"] I so appreciate you coming with me on this trip today through the funeral home.

      We've taken him from point A, now let's go to point Z, and Sean is gonna help me here. ["Pomp and Circumstance"] I so appreciate you coming with me on this trip today through the funeral home.

    • I hope you've learned some things, and that maybe you feel a little bit more comfortable as you come with me on my life with the dead. ["Pomp and Circumstance"]

      I hope you've learned some things, and that maybe you feel a little bit more comfortable as you come with me on my life with the dead. ["Pomp and Circumstance"]

    B2

    Don't Allow Your Life To Be Controlled By These 5 Things (Lyric Video)

    05:24Don't Allow Your Life To Be Controlled By These 5 Things (Lyric Video)
    • Many people spend their lives at the mercy of circumstance.

      Many people spend their lives at the mercy of circumstance.

    • Many people spend their lives at the mercy of circumstance, listen and understand.

      Many people spend their lives at the mercy of circumstance, listen and understand.

    A2

    JUST IN: Boos Ring Out Across MetLife As Trump Presents Individual Awards At Club World Cup Final

    03:57JUST IN: Boos Ring Out Across MetLife As Trump Presents Individual Awards At Club World Cup Final
    • ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

      ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ["Pomp and Circumstance"] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

    A1

    Inspiring man born without arms or legs - Nick Vujicic | 60 Minutes Australia

    13:52Inspiring man born without arms or legs - Nick Vujicic | 60 Minutes Australia
    • This circumstance, there's got to be something good.

      This circumstance, there's got to be something good.

    • This circumstance, there's got to be something good." No arms, no legs.

      This circumstance, there's got to be something good." No arms, no legs.

    B1