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amidst

[uh-midst] / əˈmɪdst /


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A spokesperson for the national flag carrier said on Tuesday that it will implement "internal cost-reduction measures" to manage its finances to ensure the firm's "stability amidst rising fuel prices and global economic uncertainty".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The fall in exports comes amidst a decline in both manufacturing orders and production as momentum slowed at the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Most of these individuals were working in Mali's gold-rich south-western regions of Kayes, Sikasso, and Koulikoro, where Chinese companies have been expanding their operations amidst soaring gold prices.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Investor sentiment has shifted to AI’s broader impact, with concerns over tariffs and fiscal health amidst sideways trading.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The ceiling was thick with cobwebs, the floor coated in grime; moldy and rotting food lay upon the table amidst a mass of crusted pots.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling