That they had been less successful in their goals was due to objective circumstances, not a reflection on their intelligence or dedication.

The clock is triggered by objective circumstances, whether the President acknowledges such circumstances or not.

It's called objective circumstances, I think.

"But what if there are objective circumstances which prevent more aggressive action?"

But it also reflected the objective circumstances of the war.

Their choice will depend on both their objective circumstances and the strength of their subjective aversion to risky prospects.

The objective circumstances here are self-evident," the general went on, speaking in the calm voice of a professional soldier analyzing disaster.

You're winning because the objective economic circumstances are so bad, because Anita Hill energized women and because Bush is running an inexplicably weak campaign.'

That determination of "reasonableness" is based on a totality of the objective circumstances.

"The truth is everything depends on the objective circumstances and the conditions that would make an independent candidacy possible," he said.