between

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Definition of betweennext
as in betwixt

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Recent Examples of between But Marlow were unable to field a side, meaning 90-minute matches between the other sides ensued. — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 The rooms The rooms strike a balance between midcentury A-frame and a modern alpine cabin. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 Pixie shag Somewhere between pixie and bixie lies this shaggy devil-may-care crop. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 In France, the hourly cost of TV drama, excluding soaps, rose 66 percent between 2015 and 2024. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for between
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  • Count Michael King among those who almost expected a step back, akin to what Casey Mize endured after waiting 10 days before turning in the worst start of his career in his Padres debut in Arizona.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts say South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana are among the countries best positioned to attract Chinese EV investment because of their industrial capacity, supportive policies or growing electricity infrastructure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
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