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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 Calvert was among several experts who referenced the Privacy Protection Act of 1980, which generally requires the government to get a subpoena to obtain journalists' work products. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026 The mission’s final stretch is also among the most dangerous as the Crew Dragon capsule reentered the atmosphere at more than 22 times the speed of sound. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026 That is exactly what happened, especially among the Chrisley family. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III (concussion) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) are among the two players who have logged limited participations this week in practice — and their attendance will be necessary for this defense to be at its best. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
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  • Mavis Leno's advanced dementia diagnosis was revealed in 2024, when her husband was granted conservatorship over her estate amid her declining health.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Gilbert had two decades of experience in the television industry under his belt before pursuing the idea of following an American family through a period in their lives amid a palpable societal and generational shift across the country.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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  • Barring weather conditions, this should allow even the faintest shooting stars to be seen at rates between 50 to 75 meteors per hour.
    Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The threat comes after a night of clashes between protesters and federal agents in Minneapolis.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026
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  • Earlier this month, the Duke of Sussex visited Santa Barbara–area fire stations alongside Watch Duty co-founder and CEO John Mills, where firefighters walked him through the realities of emergency response, from brush trucks and rescue ATVs to thermal search-and-rescue drones.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Despite its age, MAVEN has enough fuel to remain in orbit until at least 2030, and the mission was formally extended in 2022 through September 2025.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026

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“Among.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/among. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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