under/in normal circumstances

idiom

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

Examples of under/in normal circumstances in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a history of setting a new tourism record every year, at least under normal circumstances. Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024 Listen to this article Paolo Zegarelli, owner of Paolo’s of Boca, was looking at a typical end-of-day surplus — assorted slices of pizza left unsold, which under normal circumstances would be tossed in the bin or taken home by servers. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2024 This caps off a Survivor career in which Cirie was never sent home under normal circumstances. Nic Juarez, Vulture, 4 June 2024 The vast majority of people are already risk averse under normal circumstances. Elke U. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020 While the Orioles of years past would never be serious suitors for either starter under normal circumstances, incoming owner David Rubenstein could opt to make an immediate splash if he’s approved quickly enough by MLB. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2024 But getting families into Egypt from Gaza is difficult even under normal circumstances, said Tareq Hailat, who heads the organization’s treatment abroad program. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 Being a frontline healthcare worker (MD, APP, Nurse, Medical Assistant, Rad Tech, etc.) is challenging under normal circumstances. Web Golinkin, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Hutchinson’s ability, paired with McKivitz’s susceptibility, would — under normal circumstances — necessitate Kittle, a brilliant blocker, to stay in line and help the Niners’ right tackle. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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