under certain circumstances
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: in some special cases
The contract can be extended under certain circumstances.
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In Michigan, residents under age 18 can possess a gun under certain circumstances.
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Holly Yan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
If a prompt and adequate investigation is not conducted under certain circumstances, an employer may face a heightened risk of being found liable for perpetuating a hostile work environment under applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Most countries have stringent requirements, and Americans can only move under certain circumstances.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
In 1988, Congress finally passed a law generally banning private employers from requiring the test, though some government agencies still turn to it for screening, and police may use it on suspects as an investigative tool under certain circumstances.
—Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Holly Yan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
If a prompt and adequate investigation is not conducted under certain circumstances, an employer may face a heightened risk of being found liable for perpetuating a hostile work environment under applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Most countries have stringent requirements, and Americans can only move under certain circumstances.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
In 1988, Congress finally passed a law generally banning private employers from requiring the test, though some government agencies still turn to it for screening, and police may use it on suspects as an investigative tool under certain circumstances.
—Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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