It was hard to hear amid all the cheering.
The investigation comes amid growing concerns. Amid such changes, one thing stayed the same.
He managed to escape amid the confusion.
There was a single dark bird amid a flock of white pigeons.
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The discussion comes amid a huge surge in spending on data-center infrastructure.—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025 The statue is still standing years later amid a pushback from supporters, who see Columbus as a symbol of Italian American pride.—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025 The science—or art—of cultivating beneficial attitudes and habits amid prodigious privilege is nascent.—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025 But this share issue, amid recent speculation and Levy’s departure as chairman last month, represents another notable moment at the top of the club.—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amid
Word History
Etymology
amid from Middle English amidde, from Old English onmiddan, from on + middan, dative of midde mid; amidst from Middle English amiddes, from amidde + -es -s
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of amid was
before the 12th century
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