Meaning of the word "under the circumstances" in English

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under the circumstances

US /"ˈʌndər ðə ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz"/
UK /"ˈʌndər ðə ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz"/
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Phrase

1.

given the particular situation or conditions

Example:
Under the circumstances, we did the best we could.
It was a difficult decision, but under the circumstances, it was necessary.
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