given the circumstances
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: considering everything
Given the circumstances, I think we did well.
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DeBoer opted for familiarity with Sheridan and JaMarcus Shephard as co-offensive coordinators, which is understandable given the circumstances, but with Sheridan’s limited play-calling experience, perhaps DeBoer would choose to control more of the game plan.
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Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Large-scale event insiders across the city have been asking themselves the same question in recent days amid catastrophic wildfires ripping through Los Angeles County: How to proceed given the circumstances?
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
Huge win, especially so given the circumstances of the Duran incident and his absence, the recent losses against Houston, and several key players slumping this week.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Large-scale event insiders across the city have been asking themselves the same question in recent days amid catastrophic wildfires ripping through Los Angeles County: How to proceed given the circumstances?
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
Huge win, especially so given the circumstances of the Duran incident and his absence, the recent losses against Houston, and several key players slumping this week.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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