under certain circumstances
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: in some special cases
The contract can be extended 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 3 Jul. 2026.
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