circumstances

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a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

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we wanted to marry but circumstances didn't permit

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situation conditions state of affairs things position events incidents occurrences happenings episodes factors context background environment shit

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one's state of financial or material welfare.

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the artists are living in reduced circumstances

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lot lifestyle resources means finances income plight predicament

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circumstance under the circumstances