between

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as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between Everyone metabolizes caffeine differently, and the line between a productive buzz and a problem isn’t the same for any two people. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Mexico opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Quiñones capitalized on a defensive error by South Africa and fired a shot down the middle, between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026 Rain is expected in Mexico City today, including a chance for storms during the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • Shaw said frustration with the situation would be particularly acute among Black voters who already felt the party was taking their votes for granted without showing up for them in kind.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
  • The threat raised widespread alarm among America’s Gulf allies.
    Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 11 June 2026

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“Between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/between. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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