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under the circumstances |
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under the circumstances because of the particular situation. Going to see the scene of the explosion was, under the circumstances, a really stupid thing to do. The storm was very dangerous, so under the circumstances I think we were lucky to have had only one tree blown down. Usage notes: also used in the form under those circumstances: There is an ongoing investigation, and under those circumstances, it wouldn't be right for me to comment. See also: circumstance How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My nephew - Gerald Fentolin - did what I consider the natural thing, under the circumstances. Why, that would NOT be an extraordinary thing, under the circumstances,' replied the doctor; 'though I don't think he is. Under the circumstances, Mercy was emboldened to make use of the man. |
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under the circumstances