in the circumstances
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But in the circumstances that prevailed, it was Russell who read them correctly.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Sir Mark went on to defend the officers' actions in an interview earlier, saying their use of force had been "completely reasonable" in the circumstances.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Real captain Federico Valverde said he was proud of how Vinicius had handled himself in the circumstances.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Sarwar's calculation has been that in the circumstances he faces doing nothing was not an option and that maybe, just maybe, doing something bold could improve Scottish Labour's position.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
We did fourteen miles, an exceedingly worthy distance in the circumstances, and might have gone farther, but at half past six we came to a broad ford called Wilber Brook and stopped.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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