in\ the\ circumstances

in\ the\ circumstances
• under the circumstances
• in the circumstances
adv. phr.
In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are.

In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job.

Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give the robbers their money.

••
in this particular situation; because of (special) conditions or influences

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