in the circumstances

Idioms  

1. see under the circumstances.

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Example Sentences

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

Real captain Federico Valverde said he was proud of how Vinicius had handled himself in the circumstances.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The hearing was shown a note from a detective which said "the claimant had used force which was proportionate and necessary in the circumstances in the defence of himself and the female passenger".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

And even in the circumstances where putting these women into detention or keeping them in detention is legally permissible, ICE’s obligations are strict.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

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