between

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Definition of betweennext
as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between The next month, during the World Cup, a collaboration between Jihyo, French Montana, LUDMILLA, RedOne, and Adriana C was released. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 There will be plenty of club connections between the two teams. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Oman had been mediating earlier rounds of talks between the US and Iran. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The 24-time Grand Slam champion has often spoken about the convenience of practicing on familiar courts and returning home between tournaments. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • The conversion of the former Pfizer headquarters is among the most ambitious office-to-apartment projects in the country.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Quietly near the top As of Tuesday, July 7, Hicks ranked among the National League’s top 20 in batting average, RBI and on-base percentage.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
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“Between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/between. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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