under certain circumstances

phrase

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

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The injunction petition said she was later taken into custody under Florida's Baker Act, which allows authorities to temporarily detain a person for a mental health examination under certain circumstances. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 While aggressively paying off debt can make sense under certain circumstances, walking away from retirement savings altogether can create long-term costs that outweigh the short-term benefits. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Cities can deem candidates ineligible before the start of early voting under certain circumstances, according to state law. — Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026 Doctors may recommend increasing your dosage under certain circumstances. — Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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