under the circumstances

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kloza at Gulf Oil said he’s been “flabbergasted” by the stock market’s continuing bull run under the circumstances.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“It makes sense, under the circumstances, to pull the product from the shelves,” he said of grocery stores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Alyx and others I spoke to stressed that it was clear the TSA agents were doing everything they could under the circumstances.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Spanberger, Pelosi and Buttigieg did what they could under the circumstances.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

I was neither, but under the circumstances, I was willing to splurge a little.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline