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Recent Examples of midst
Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
House Democrats are planning a variety of moves to demonstrate their opposition to the president during the speech in the midst of a standoff over immigration enforcement policies and the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Hill’s Sudiksha Kochi reports.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
The Rangers are in the midst of a bullpen rebuild for the second consecutive year and have a host of veteran non-roster invitees, internal minor leaguers and a Rule 5 draft selection that will compete for the two-to-three available jobs on the relief staff.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
But there is some cushion in the industry right now because there are currently more drivers than needed in the midst of a 10% drop in shipments since 2022 because of the economic uncertainty.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Boston area is in the midst of a busy stretch of winter weather with two chances of snow in Massachusetts the next few days.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
House Democrats are planning a variety of moves to demonstrate their opposition to the president during the speech in the midst of a standoff over immigration enforcement policies and the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Hill’s Sudiksha Kochi reports.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
The Rangers are in the midst of a bullpen rebuild for the second consecutive year and have a host of veteran non-roster invitees, internal minor leaguers and a Rule 5 draft selection that will compete for the two-to-three available jobs on the relief staff.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
But there is some cushion in the industry right now because there are currently more drivers than needed in the midst of a 10% drop in shipments since 2022 because of the economic uncertainty.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midst
Noun
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Contentious contract talks between a major health care provider in Connecticut and a high-profile insurer remain unresolved weeks after the existing coverage agreement expired, leaving the future care of as many as 15,000 in limbo and patients caught in the middle of the dispute.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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The turning point in regulation came in a three-minute span in the middle of the second period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to the country’s state media, and touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the world.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Midst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midst. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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