in the circumstances
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Complaining that his out lap was a "mess", he failed to improve his time, and dropped down to 18th, a disappointment in the circumstances.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
This is a solid number, and rather good in the circumstances of the Iran war raging in the last month of the time period.
From BBC ● May 14, 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
Nor, in the circumstances, did it strike him as very important or interesting.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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