under the circumstances

idiom

: in this specific situation
There is nothing we can do under the circumstances.

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Ospreay's ability to compete in such a demanding main event under the circumstances is a testament to his professionalism. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 Adelman filled Malone’s shoes and led an admirable playoff run under the circumstances, knocking out the red-hot Clippers in the first round. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 May 2025 On social media and across South Africa’s broadcast outlets, consensus seemed to quickly form that Ramaphosa did the best under the circumstances. Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 The Court will ultimately need to decide if the comparison to a securities broker is fair for the DeFi ecosystem and if the obligations are, in fact, possible and reasonable under the circumstances. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for under the circumstances

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“Under the circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20circumstances. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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