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I thought you had entirely forgot my £20 amid the other weighty matters you had to settle for me.

She had left the Assize Court acquitted, declared to be innocent, amid the applause of the crowd.

And before his journey was over, amid his sham triumphs, he began to be disturbed by disquieting rumours.

Amid powerful difficulties our brethren have not laboured in vain.

Amid the stentorian rampage none could hear their cries for aid, none could see their struggles for release.

Beyond it, amid tall elms, was the old church with its square tower hung with ivy.

Otherwise, each nation is torn into sects; and amid the throng of sects where is unity?

Amid the great events which were shaking Europe this couple attracted slight attention.

Amid the solemn silence of the room is heard the dull rustling of a snow-storm which beats upon the shutters.

Amid a smell of new-roasted coffee he sat at a table and watched people pass briskly through the ruddy sunlight.