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between

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Definition of betweennext
as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between At the 2026 Women in Power Summit on Monday — between conversations about leading with intention, balance and influence — two experts shared what every woman should know in regard to skin and breast cancer. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 This required deep collaboration between the choreography team and the camera team. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026 His concussion diagnosis was initially revealed when the Dolphins released their first injury report for the week on Wednesday evening, later than usual as the team practiced on the West Coast between games at Las Vegas and San Francisco. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Each of the hummingbirds is made up of 53 pieces, while the botanical motif between the seats consists of 84 pieces. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • That debate sparked angry exchanges among different justices, which led Justice Flávio Dino to ask for the review that led to postponing the decision.
    — MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the recent spike in mortgage rates has likely reflected concerns among investors that the Fed wasn't committed to fighting inflation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/between. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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