circumstances of which vs circumstances that

Both "circumstances of which" and "circumstances that" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Circumstances of which" is more formal and less common, while "circumstances that" is more commonly used in everyday language.

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circumstances of which

This phrase is correct but less common and more formal.

This phrase is used in formal writing to refer to specific circumstances or situations.

Alternatives:

circumstances that
conditions in which
situations in which
events of which
occurrences of which

circumstances that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to specific circumstances or situations.

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In this case there are no circumstances that could exceptionally justify exclusivity or similar arrangements.
Everything has a purpose, Colonel, including the circumstances that brought me here.
He was born to the wrong Olivia Dunham due to a series of circumstances that never should have happened.
Cecelia was caught up in circumstances that she did not understand and could not control.
We discovered this island under circumstances that everyone knows.
It is in these tragic circumstances that Europe finds its
The restructuring plan described the circumstances that led to Sementsverksmijan hf.'s difficulties.
By letter of 1 October 2007, EE submitted a third expert opinion to the Commission further investigating certain circumstances that might influence the sensitivity of the seals.
Mr. Winstone, it's in these kinds of circumstances that we've made our reputation.
From 1950... ...the circumstances that made the National Front possible...
I would like Mr. Annibaldi to describe the circumstances that led to the death of Maurizio Gemito in January 1981.
Mr President, I was seeking your clarification of the Rules on the set of circumstances that were just raised.
The variety of circumstances that arise in practice makes it impossible to specify a single event that will provide sufficient, objective evidence in every case.
This is a mechanism appropriate to prevent future crises rather than for immediate application in circumstances that would be procyclical.
Where necessary, the report should include references to significant changes in circumstances that would justify further amendments to the mandate before the end thereof.
This period was also used for the examination of the alleged changed circumstances that led to the initiation of the partial interim review.
On the other hand, there is State aid where fresh capital is contributed in circumstances that would not be acceptable to a private investor operating under normal market economy conditions.
It must describe the circumstances that led to the firm's difficulties, thereby providing a basis for assessing whether the proposed measures are appropriate.
It must describe the circumstances that led to the firm's difficulties, thereby providing a basis for assessing whether the proposed measures are appropriate.
It is in these circumstances that the Member States concerned granted the temporary refinancing guarantee in favour of Dexia.

Alternatives:

circumstances of which
conditions in which
situations in which
events of which
occurrences of which

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circumstances of which vs circumstances that