given the circumstances
idiom
: considering everything
Given the circumstances, I think we did well.
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This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Christian did an outstanding job, given the circumstances.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 31 Dec. 2024
Pelosi’s stance is also notable given the circumstances of President Biden dropping his reelection bid this summer.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Black Lotus Labs published a detailed technical analysis, while FBI Director Christopher Wray announced a joint operation to disrupt the botnet's operations, acting as swiftly as possible given the circumstances.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Christian did an outstanding job, given the circumstances.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 31 Dec. 2024
Pelosi’s stance is also notable given the circumstances of President Biden dropping his reelection bid this summer.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Black Lotus Labs published a detailed technical analysis, while FBI Director Christopher Wray announced a joint operation to disrupt the botnet's operations, acting as swiftly as possible given the circumstances.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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