How to Use under certain circumstances in a Sentence
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Fixed a bug where the game would crash under certain circumstances on some platforms.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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But school districts would approve rules to allow phone use under certain circumstances.
—Tom Urban, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
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The deal allows Dolan to serve on outside boards under certain circumstances.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 June 2024
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Yet our study suggests that moral beliefs may be more flexible than once thought, at least under certain circumstances.
—Keelah Williams, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2024
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The ability to book a flight is a privilege, not a right, and it can be taken away under certain circumstances.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
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Fixed a bug where background music would not play properly under certain circumstances on some platforms.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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People can get specific offenses expunged by the courts under certain circumstances in many states.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 July 2023
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Cities and counties can write local rules and hearings for community feedback are held under certain circumstances.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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For the first time in Florida, the law tied the right to possess or own a weapon to mental health and spelled out the legal steps to take guns away under certain circumstances.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
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In the case of a fleeing suspect, officers can use deadly force to prevent the person from escaping under certain circumstances.
—Lea Skene, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
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Modern pacemakers also contain sensors to predict whether the heart may benefit from a faster heart rate under certain circumstances.
—Virginia Singla, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
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No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Fubo would also receive a $130 million termination fee if the deal fails to close under certain circumstances.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Exceptions can be made under certain circumstances, such as chronic illness, a death in the family or legal obligations.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 July 2025
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State officials would also be allowed to ban someone from state government grounds like the Capitol under certain circumstances, for up to a year.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cisco’s purchase also includes an agreement that gives Cisco a right of first refusal to buy some of the buildings under certain circumstances.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Once the term ends, justices would continue to hold their office but would participate in cases only if called upon under certain circumstances.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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This does not indicate a specific problem and is just a variation that occurs under certain circumstances with this cultivar.
—oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
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But Polis balked, and his staff sought to insert a loophole into the measure allowing for sales to continue under certain circumstances.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adel’s office said supervisors could make exceptions to the new policy under certain circumstances.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2021
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If a bankruptcy can be wiped away after seven years under certain circumstances, why can't an eviction be treated similarly, Brinks asked.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2022
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In Michigan, residents under age 18 can possess a gun under certain circumstances.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Apple reversed course and allowed parental control apps to use MDM features under certain circumstances and even unbanned some apps.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 5 June 2024
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Though most of our bodies naturally produce enough melatonin to get adequate sleep each night, some people find the short-term use of melatonin to be helpful under certain circumstances.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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The power plant likely also stores chemicals used for cooling, cleaning or other processes, some of which may combust under certain circumstances.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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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.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Doctors may recommend increasing your dosage under certain circumstances.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
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Owners or drivers of a motor vehicle that are recorded failing to stop at a stop sign will be subject to a citation and further civil penalties under certain circumstances.
—Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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However, veterans may qualify for some types of debt relief or forgiveness under certain circumstances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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The Trust may be required to dissolve under certain circumstances, such as if the Sponsor withdraws or if the Trust becomes insolvent.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
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