betwixt

Definition of betwixtnext
as in between
old-fashioned + literary in the space separating two things or people took a seat betwixt two other passengers

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  • James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2026
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“Betwixt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betwixt. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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