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among
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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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'Between' or 'Among': Which is correct?
'Between' or 'Among': Which is correct?
Just between us: it's a complicated situation.
'Between' or 'Among' (or 'Amongst')?
'Between' or 'Among' (or 'Amongst')?
What's a little usage disagreement between/among/amongst friends?
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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of among was before the 12th century
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