See Circumstance.

• In arguing for tax reform, the president claimed that loopholes allow big corporations to profit from moving their headquarters overseas. Circumstance#001

• You crossed the line in sharing confidential information. [but see Topic#026 under Topic, which is syntactically parallel] Circumstance#002

• I found out in our conversation that she speaks 5 languages. Circumstance#003

• Bipartisan compromise is unlikely with the election just around the corner. Circumstance#007

• As we watched, she transformed into a cat. [‘while’, ‘unfolding at the same time as’; not simply providing a ‘when’—contrast Time#005 under Time] Circumstance#008

• My tutor was helpful in giving concrete examples and exercises. Circumstance#009

• You were correct in answering the question/your answer. Circumstance#010

• I was involved in a car accident. (Circumstance) Circumstance#011

• I bought her a bike for Christmas. Circumstance#015

• I had peanut butter for lunch. Circumstance#016

• Let’s discuss the matter over lunch. [compare Time#002] Circumstance#017

• You can leave as_long_as/provided your work is done. Circumstance#018

• Whether you can leave depends on/is subject to whether your work is done. Circumstance#019

• We ate there for dinner. Purpose#023

• I received a new bicycle for Christmas. Purpose#024

• I always drink eggnog for Christmas. [at and in celebration of Christmastime] Purpose#025

• We were wearing costumes for Halloween. Purpose#026