under certain circumstances

phrase

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

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While aggressively paying off debt can make sense under certain circumstances, walking away from retirement savings altogether can create long-term costs that outweigh the short-term benefits. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Cities can deem candidates ineligible before the start of early voting under certain circumstances, according to state law. Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026 Doctors may recommend increasing your dosage under certain circumstances. Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026 Utah and Minnesota have passed broadly similar bills in recent years, giving the children of influencer parents rights, including the right to compensation and content removal under certain circumstances. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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