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Recent Examples of amid
Trader Joe’s, Ralphs and others have recalled some frozen food products amid concerns they may be contaminated with glass.
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Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Where romance and comedies cycle in and out of fashion, horror is the only genre that consistently gets people into theatres, even amid a post-pandemic decline in moviegoing.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
After a day of perfecting your pop-ups, take a soothing dip in the property’s infinity pool, set amidst lush greens for a truly relaxing scene.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Where romance and comedies cycle in and out of fashion, horror is the only genre that consistently gets people into theatres, even amid a post-pandemic decline in moviegoing.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
After a day of perfecting your pop-ups, take a soothing dip in the property’s infinity pool, set amidst lush greens for a truly relaxing scene.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amid
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The subtle split among Democrats began emerging minutes after the first US strikes on Saturday.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multiple candidates among the leading contenders represent diverse backgrounds and experiences capable of addressing California’s major challenges.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The hotel hosts kid-friendly events, and the magnificent Christmas tree has become a photo op for guests of all ages during December.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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