between

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Definition of betweennext
as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between The origin series, which is currently shooting in Liverpool, is an intimate study of legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, played by Bluemel, the man and an epic portrait of Britain between the wars. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 As the canal prepares to endure the shifting weather patterns, two of the ports adjacent to the waterway have remained central to a growing rift between Panama and terminal operator CK Hutchison. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Going one level deeper into full-circle moments for the song, though, is another peculiar connection between Adebimpe and Spider-Man. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 This will help normalize asking for help and giving help between you and your close friends. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • The study also found a particularly high mortality risk among older adults who were underweight.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Yang has described the goal as building DRX into a digital entertainment company that keeps esports as one pillar among several, with Southeast Asia named as a priority region for that growth – a strategy the Jakarta signing puts into practice.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/between. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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