given the circumstances

Given the circumstances, what sort of arguments can the French right put forward to eke out a victory?

' But given the circumstances, he said doing nothing 'would cost these Americans much more later.

However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting.

It was the only thing to do, given the circumstances.

Given the circumstances of Mr Strauss-Kahn's departure, the fact that she is a woman is a bonus.

Given the circumstances, it would have been irresponsible not to report on what we were hearing and seeing.

I still have communication problems, but given the circumstances this was unavoidable.

But given the circumstances in which the opposition started, it could perhaps have been worse.

We reward people on how -- given the circumstances -- they made decisions and acted, as opposed to setting objectives.

It is important to be flexible given the circumstances of each emergency.

Any other information which is necessary, given the circumstances of the particular confined space, in order to ensure employee safety.

But others said they appreciated Obama's approach, given the circumstances.

Given the circumstances, what were their alternatives?

Now, given the circumstances, I've had to make other arrangements.

Given the circumstances, they are justified in giving it up.

Given the circumstances, it was difficult to focus.

Employees want to do the right thing but in many instances aren't sure what that right thing is given the circumstances.

This is not usually a move that's apt to make other central bankers happy, but they will grin and bear it given the circumstances.

Given the circumstances, you've done really well.

Given the circumstances, you've done well.

But I handle it well, given the circumstances I'm dealt