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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 Set the scene Located on a private estancia in view of the famous blue towers of Torres del Paine National Park, Awasi Patagonia is one of the handful of high-end boutique hotels scattered amongst the alpine desert of Patagonia. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 The Sun were consistently among the WNBA’s top-performing franchises on and off the court before the league’s sudden exponential growth. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026 Aaron Rodgers and Malik Nabers are among the players to suffer serious leg injuries at MetLife Stadium since the start of 2023. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 Ahead of the season premiere, the streamer announced the cast — which includes Ally Lewber (Vanderpump Rules), Chris Dahlan (Age of Attraction), DeMari Davis (Too Hot to Handle), Jimmy Presnell (Love Is Blind), Kassy Castillo (Love Island) and Sophie Willett (Love Is Blind UK), among others. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for among
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  • In efforts to combat higher prices amid the war with Iran, several states — including Indiana and Georgia — have recently implemented temporary suspensions of their gas taxes.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • An internal affairs investigation has been launched after San Diego police clashed with several people in the Gaslamp Quarter early Sunday, deploying Tasers and pepper spray as violent fights broke out amid a large crowd, police officials said.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 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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