variants or amidst
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as in among
in or into the middle of having grown up amid farmers and ranchers, Keith still thinks of himself as a country boy at heart

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as in during
in the course of amidst the messy divorce proceedings they never forgot that their children mattered most

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Recent Examples of amid The document suggests Boasberg should be publicly reprimanded or recommended for impeachment amid a pending investigation. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025 Indeed, amid its gritty sequences of emotional turmoil was a focus on the most conventional television theme of all—the obligations and joys of family life. Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025 The nation’s largest industry confederation, Confindustria, insisted that amid difficult times, geographical diversification is key. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 July 2025 The rising global need for air conditioning amid record-breaking heat adds even more pressure, as does the mining of cryptocurrencies. Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for amid
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  • Armstrong leading the way among young hopefuls As with that draw up the road at Accrington in midweek, Everton clicked only sporadically at Ewood Park.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
  • At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.
    Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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  • Better known in this country for his swashbuckling movie scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Korngold was just as adept at classical concert pieces.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • Powell addressed concerns during a news conference after the vote was announced.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 July 2025

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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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