variants also amongst
as in amidst
in or into the middle of a gull landed among the burgers-and-fries eaters at the outdoor snack bar, clearly looking for handouts

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Recent Examples of among After all, iron is essential for supporting the development and function of your brain and muscles, among other significant benefits. Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 Kimmel's suspension sparked widespread outrage among Kimmel's high-profile friends and supporters, from David Letterman to former President Barack Obama. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 One paper in August estimates that Covid vaccines saved more than 2 million lives, mostly among older adults, worldwide between 2020 and October 2024. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 Self and a number of his staff members were among that group. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for among
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  • Venture Global is already near the capacity to export 40 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) of LNG between its Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines facilities.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
  • To meet the 2032 flyby, a nuclear mission would need to launch between late 2029 and late 2031.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Chris Ash's defensive unit gave up 379 total yards to Purdue's offense, including 303 yards through the air, and the Boilermakers converted 21 first downs and possessed the ball for 28 minutes.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The road was the site of an international crisis when Baku accused Armenia of smuggling landmines and other weapons into the enclave through the road, implementing a months-long blockade in response.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
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  • Disney said Monday that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC on Tuesday, after suspending it last week amid a revolt from network affiliates over the comedian’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The two manage to thrive together amid the decay and disorder of their East Hampton, New York mansion, making for an eerily ramshackle echo of the American Camelot.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025

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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.

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