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Definition of amongnext
as in amid
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 The bill already provided exclusions for news, documentary and sports, as well biographical works, or for purposes of comment, criticism, or parody, among others. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 May 2026 With the September-to-May TV season coming to a close, NBC will finish with an across-the-board win among all viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are among the firms advising the company on the draft prospectus, with September floated as a potential debut window, according to the Journal. Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 While some have pointed to personal reasons such as health or familial obligations, others have cited a lack of interest among fans or gave no explanation at all. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
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  • The incident came amid a wave of teen violence across the country.
    Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • This story from breaking news reporter Marlene Lenthang examines the feelings of Latino vendors in and around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood amid the possibility of ICE agents working games — a gamble between their safety and a potentially lucrative payday.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
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  • James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2026
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  • Save Girls’ Sports activists gathered outside Yorba Linda High School in protest, which OutKick documented firsthand through conversations with parents and attendees at the meet.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Here’s the entire rundown, including games, dates, times and television information from the preseason through the regular season in coach Kevin Stefanski’s first year at the helm.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 May 2026

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