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sequence of circumstances
[ˈsiːkwəns əv ˈsɜːkəmstænsɪz]
noun phrase
pl: sequences of circumstances
sequência de circunstâncias
1.
A series of events or conditions that occur one after another in a particular order
The sequence of circumstances led to an unexpected outcome.
A sequência de circunstâncias levou a um resultado inesperado.
2.
A chain of situations or factors that are connected or related in time
Due to a sequence of circumstances beyond our control, the event was postponed.
Devido a uma sequência de circunstâncias fora do nosso controle, o evento foi adiado.
Synonyms
chain of events
series of events
concatenation of circumstances
succession of events
train of circumstances
Antonyms
single event
isolated incident
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sequência de circunstâncias
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sequência de circunstâncias
Common in formal and business contexts
Portugal
sequência de circunstâncias
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a turn of events
a chain reaction
a domino effect
circumstances conspired
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