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
The concern here is less the specifics of these rules, but whether the correct flag was shown in the circumstances.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
But in the circumstances that prevailed, it was Russell who read them correctly.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 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
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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