under/in normal circumstances

phrase

: normally, usually
Under/In normal circumstances, this wouldn't be a problem.

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As a result, his cell was never considered a possible crime scene that would, under normal circumstances, be examined by experienced criminal and forensic experts who would take fingerprints, blood samples and other evidence. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 Such a transition would have been controversial under normal circumstances, given his lack of experience and the ideological sensitivity around hereditary succession in a system born from anti-monarchical revolution. — Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026 Nearly half of their shots are from beyond the arc and in normal circumstances, that wouldn’t matter against the grind-you-like-a-mortar-and-pestle defense that is Texas Tech. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026 Around 20 percent of the world’s oil transits the narrow channel under normal circumstances. — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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