under certain circumstances

phrase

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

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The state’s wolf plan, crafted as part of the reintroduction of the species, allows CPW to kill wolves that repeatedly kill or injure livestock under certain circumstances. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Jackson pointed to baseball and hockey, where players can be drafted or develop through professional pathways while retaining or returning to college opportunities under certain circumstances. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 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 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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