under the circumstances

Example Sentences

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Then earlier this month he backtracked and said it was the best deal the British government could make under the circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jonah wiped his face on his sleeve—okay, not good manners, but it was the best he could do under the circumstances—and left the bathroom.

From Literature

“I know it’s fast. But under the circumstances, I can’t think of another option.”

From Literature

Looking back on it now, under the circumstances, I should have been.

From Los Angeles Times

But under the circumstances, Miniutti had nothing but admiration for the mountain staff for keeping the run open despite the seemingly impossible weather.

From Los Angeles Times