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amidst

[uh-midst] / əˈmɪdst /
ADVERB
between
Synonyms
STRONG
betwixt
WEAK
amid among at intervals bounded by centrally located enclosed by halfway in in the middle in the midst of in the seam in the thick of inserted interpolated intervening medially mid midway separating

Example Sentences

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The case comes amidst a national inquiry examining allegedly widespread corruption involving police officers and politicians.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

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

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

And then, amidst the agony, the locked door in my mind suddenly opened and I was no longer on a cot in the ship’s infirmary.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys