under certain circumstances

phrase

: in some special cases
The contract can be extended under certain circumstances.

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A number of these people could probably be very dangerous under certain circumstances. Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 Some states, such as Florida, allow the age of termination to be extended, possibly up to age 25, under certain circumstances. Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 According to city staff, state law already allows for developers to increase density on single family lots under certain circumstances – overriding the current limits of the city. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 The injunction petition said she was later taken into custody under Florida's Baker Act, which allows authorities to temporarily detain a person for a mental health examination under certain circumstances. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under certain circumstances

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“Under certain circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20certain%20circumstances. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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