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Between 1970 and 1989, 7,220 South Korean children were adopted in Denmark, almost all of whom were told they were street orphans.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Between them sits a dry ravine, or barranca.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Between 1980 and 2010, an average of 5,853 people died in China annually from coal mining disasters, according to a tally by Nie.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Between 100,000 and 200,000 Americans a year are diagnosed with cancer so advanced it has spread to the brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Between the layers of paper was ready-chewed mouse nest!

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary