between

preposition

Definition of betweennext
as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between Odysseus must then make his choice between Charybdis or Scylla. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026 Kuwait has been one of the countries most frequently targeted by Iran since hostilities resumed between Tehran and Washington. — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Johnson, an older rookie at 23 years and 10 months, has a close relationship with LeBron James based on a long-standing friendship between their families. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Andrea Philips couldn’t tell the difference between a normal film screen and the 70mm. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • The stage can accommodate all types of productions, from film and television to commercials, music videos, livestreams and immersive experiences, among others.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • That’s attributed largely to Miami’s position as the largest short-term rental market among World Cup hosts, with 42,700 available listings in June.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
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“Between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/between. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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