under certain circumstances
idiom
: in some special cases
The contract can be extended under certain circumstances.
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In 23 states, courts could deny bail to defendants under certain circumstances and nine states don’t guarantee bail to any defendant, Koch said.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Legal experts say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can only enter school grounds under certain circumstances.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
While active, a vehicle can drive itself under certain circumstances without human intervention on divided highways, but drivers still need to pay attention to the roads and system in case of problems.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
While serving in the Florida state legislature, Randy Fine helped pass legislation that provides some protection under certain circumstances to drivers who hit protesters blocking roadways.
—Akilah Johnson, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Legal experts say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can only enter school grounds under certain circumstances.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
While active, a vehicle can drive itself under certain circumstances without human intervention on divided highways, but drivers still need to pay attention to the roads and system in case of problems.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
While serving in the Florida state legislature, Randy Fine helped pass legislation that provides some protection under certain circumstances to drivers who hit protesters blocking roadways.
—Akilah Johnson, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Under certain circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20certain%20circumstances. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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