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under the circumstances



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Even the relatively modest $12 billion annual revenue loss from this tax cut proved too much for Mr. Burnham to stomach under the circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Kloza at Gulf Oil said he’s been “flabbergasted” by the stock market’s continuing bull run under the circumstances.

From MarketWatch May 22, 2026

Alyx and others I spoke to stressed that it was clear the TSA agents were doing everything they could under the circumstances.

From Slate Mar. 26, 2026

He also questions whether the arrest was "the best for Nicola" under the circumstances.

From BBC May 27, 2025

Though it was after hours in Theresa’s building — a women’s residence — under the circumstances, Ralph was allowed in.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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