between

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Definition of betweennext
as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between Angiolini had been honorary president of Camera Buyer Italia, the country’s retailers’ association, between 2014 and 2018, and its president between 2008 and 2014. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care. — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The distribution deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and Gersh. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 At times, the dynamic between father and son can feel drowned in melodrama, but Abrams and Brolin are able to reel in their gutsy performances to portray a troubled relationship that’s still grounded in love. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • But the broad use of AI without much restriction or regulation has raised concern among both candidates and researchers about the spread of misinformation from the ads.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The tragedy is the deadliest among those that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the border from Mexico.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/between. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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