under/in normal circumstances

idiom

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

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Follow-up information about an incident that, in normal circumstances, would be relayed via those laptops now needs to be dispatched to officers. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025 However, as Neowin warns, while Google promises that under normal circumstances, Gemini cannot read or summarize your WhatsApp messages. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The constitution grants Congress the power to levy tariffs under normal circumstances, though tariffs can also result from executive branch investigations regarding national security risks. arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025 Powell’s term as chair expires in May 2026, and the typical transition to a new one is about three to four months, meaning a replacement pick would be named as soon as January under normal circumstances. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025 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 23 Aug. 2025.

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