under the circumstances

phrase

: in this specific situation

There is nothing we can do under the circumstances.

Examples of under the circumstances in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although many doctors do their best under the circumstances, unlivable public salaries have made bribe-taking increasingly common. — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

The company also said it could not be held liable for the behavior of non-supervisory employees under the circumstances alleged. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

If the movant's delay makes reasonably good sense under the circumstances, that should quality as good cause. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Making the choreography work was no mean feat, so Brazil’s seventh place was remarkable under the circumstances. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for under the circumstances

• advances
• enhances
• expanses
• finances
• romances
• allegiances
• chances
• dances
• glances
• lances
• stances
• trances