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circumstance n. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
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circumstance n. [
context, setting] the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context"
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circumstance n. [
condition, consideration] information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take"
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circumstance n. formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance"
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