given the circumstances
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: considering everything
Given the circumstances, I think we did well.
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That the Lightning were able to procure a solid prospect at a more valuable position is decent for them, given the circumstances.
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Corey Pronman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
But his hesitant connection with Diaz-Rojas’ Dawn is sweet and credible, given the circumstances.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Two of the councilors who initially called for her resignation, Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy, bashed Fernandes Anderson’s decision to publicly celebrate her departure, given the circumstances.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Andrew Redington/Getty Images Like most professional golfers, Thomas was highly critical of his game, but found the result encouraging, given the circumstances.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Corey Pronman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
But his hesitant connection with Diaz-Rojas’ Dawn is sweet and credible, given the circumstances.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
Two of the councilors who initially called for her resignation, Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy, bashed Fernandes Anderson’s decision to publicly celebrate her departure, given the circumstances.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Andrew Redington/Getty Images Like most professional golfers, Thomas was highly critical of his game, but found the result encouraging, given the circumstances.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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