under certain circumstances

idiom

: in some special cases

The contract can be extended under certain circumstances.

Examples of under certain circumstances in a Sentence

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Those convicted of first-degree murder typically receive natural life in prison or the death penalty under certain circumstances. —Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Those with arrest warrants against them would be allowed to leave the chamber only under certain circumstances, though one Democrat plans to remain locked inside the chamber until tomorrow. —Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025

Baltimore’s first Latina councilmember says she’s been going door to door to local businesses, handing out flyers explaining how to legally deny federal agents’ entry under certain circumstances. —Wbff Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2025

The Kremlin has repeatedly suggested that Moscow could use nuclear weapons under certain circumstances. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for under certain circumstances

• advances
• enhances
• expanses
• finances
• romances
• allegiances
• chances
• dances
• glances
• lances
• stances
• trances