given the circumstances

idiom

: considering everything

Given the circumstances, I think we did well.

Examples of given the circumstances in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Democrats had expressed concerns about the rash of firings at the Pentagon in Mr. Trump’s second term, General Caine garnered little opposition because the majority of them appeared to view him as perhaps the best possible option, given the circumstances. —Helene Cooper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

Some support the idea of helping out given the circumstances surrounding the most recent accident, while others agree with the woman’s decision to hold firm on the original rules. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Ultimately, the court decided that given the circumstances, and if the Frenches were flying there to personally manage their condo, the expense was reasonable and therefore, tax deductible. —Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025

However, that may not be a bad thing for OKC given the circumstances of picks not conveying this summer. —Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for given the circumstances

• advances
• enhances
• expanses
• finances
• romances
• allegiances
• chances
• dances
• glances
• lances
• stances
• trances