in the circumstances
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A draw would be a decent result for Forest in the circumstances, with them sitting five points above Spurs who are in the final relegation place.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The research from Skipton Group, the parent company of the Skipton Building Society, also found stark changes in the circumstances of first-time buyers.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Real captain Federico Valverde said he was proud of how Vinicius had handled himself in the circumstances.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
"There was good football, duelling and momentum shifts. I'm proud of the team in the rain, in the circumstances, we get over the line and find a way to win this game."
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
Now I am not at all sure what made me utter my next statement; all I can say is that it seemed somehow called for in the circumstances in which I found myself.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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