under/in normal circumstances
idiom
: normally, usually
Under/In normal circumstances, this wouldn't be a problem.
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To the contrary, under normal circumstances these two data points would be extremely bullish for the markets.
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Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The sight of a distraught mother at the hospital where her daughter lies dying is expected to induce tears under normal circumstances.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The United States maintains three research stations on the continent, which are difficult to operate and maintain under normal circumstances.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In April, Kristen Wiig hosted Saturday Night Live, an occasion that, under normal circumstances, would merit some excitement.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 13 Feb. 2025
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Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The sight of a distraught mother at the hospital where her daughter lies dying is expected to induce tears under normal circumstances.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The United States maintains three research stations on the continent, which are difficult to operate and maintain under normal circumstances.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In April, Kristen Wiig hosted Saturday Night Live, an occasion that, under normal circumstances, would merit some excitement.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under/in normal circumstances
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“Under/in normal circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%2Fin%20normal%20circumstances. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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