under/in normal circumstances
idiom
: normally, usually
Under/In normal circumstances, this wouldn't be a problem.
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Iceland is a popular tourist destination even in normal circumstances, and with Litli-Hrútur just a taxi ride from Keflavík Airport, the international enthusiasm intensified.
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Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
The condition is stressful for parents to manage under normal circumstances, but as Schweet’s story illustrates, traveling can make things even more challenging.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Losing 5 million jobs over the next year, under normal circumstances would be devastating, let alone, 20m to 30m jobs.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness).
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
The condition is stressful for parents to manage under normal circumstances, but as Schweet’s story illustrates, traveling can make things even more challenging.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Losing 5 million jobs over the next year, under normal circumstances would be devastating, let alone, 20m to 30m jobs.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness).
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
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 17 Nov. 2024.
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