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Market moves in response to the Middle East conflict have been orderly, but reflected complacency amidst increased uncertainty about the economic outlook, the bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The pope took this Easter to make a call for “hope” and “peace” amidst all the war and violence.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

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 tank snorted past, four inches from their heads, amidst the hard laughter of the soldiers and the howl of the fire engines.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende