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〜にあって: in; at; under
N1 · 11 Formal and written style
Marks a place, situation or time, often one with a special condition.
Noun + にあって(は/も): 逆境にあって, 困難な状況にあっても, 現代にあって. Formal. The noun is a situation or stage; the following clause is a notable action or fact.
Examples
逆境にあっても、彼は決して希望を捨てなかった。
Even in adversity, he never gave up hope.
情報化社会にあって、正しい知識を身につけることが重要だ。
In this information society, it is important to acquire accurate knowledge.