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Recent Examples of amid
Meta, TikTok and Snap will be rated on their teen safety efforts amid rising concern about whether the world’s largest social media platforms are doing enough to protect the mental health of young people.
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Trump has repeatedly cited stock market gains as a barometer for his presidency after being elected to a second term amid voter concerns about rising prices for consumer goods.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Casey Wasserman will remain as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics amid calls for his resignation due to his Jeffrey Epstein ties.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
The clarification from Oakwood comes amid heightened scrutiny across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas over possible ICE detention expansions.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Trump has repeatedly cited stock market gains as a barometer for his presidency after being elected to a second term amid voter concerns about rising prices for consumer goods.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Casey Wasserman will remain as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics amid calls for his resignation due to his Jeffrey Epstein ties.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
The clarification from Oakwood comes amid heightened scrutiny across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas over possible ICE detention expansions.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amid
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Melissa Michelson, a political science professor at Menlo College, said the donor list signals concern among wealthy Californians about potential tax increases.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Safety and security also play a role, from a home free of hazards to AI phone scams that are becoming more prevalent among older generations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Paul, who began unboxing Pokémon cards on video during the COVID-19 pandemic, is often credited with helping propel the boom.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Overwhelm, already a danger to investigators managing a complex case, isn’t helped by online conspiracy theorists and other noisemakers.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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