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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Given the circumstances

Can 'given our circumstances' be used as an alternative to 'given the circumstances', which is a fixed expression?

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Can 'given our circumstances' be used as an alternative to 'given the circumstances', which is a fixed expression? Yes, if you are talking about yourselves. But maybe you are not talking about yourselves.

  • Can 'given our circumstances' be used as an alternative to 'given the circumstances', which is a fixed expression?
  • Yes, if you are talking about yourselves.
  • But maybe you are not talking about yourselves.
  • eg Given his circumstances, he should talk to a lawyer.
  • eg Given the circumstances, the British government should hold another Brexit referendum.
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Can 'given our circumstances' be used as an alternative to 'given the circumstances', which is a fixed expression? Yes, if you are talking about yourselves.

But maybe you are not talking about yourselves.

eg Given his circumstances, he should talk to a lawyer.

eg Given the circumstances, the British government should hold another Brexit referendum.

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