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between

[bih-tween] / bɪˈtwin /
ADVERB
middle from two points
Synonyms
STRONG
betwixt
WEAK
amid amidst 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
PREPOSITION
middle from two points
Synonyms
STRONG
'tween betwixt
WEAK
amid amidst among halfway in in the middle in the midst of in the seam in the thick of inserted interpolated intervening medially mid midway separating

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One other strait of crucial significance, the Formosa Strait between China and Taiwan, is now being scrutinized in detail as a result of what’s happening in the Persian Gulf.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Oil edged lower and stocks stabilized on increased hopes that talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran would lead to a deal to end the war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"The verges between the lay-bys were strewn with litter, the lay-bys themselves were in a mess," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It was described in its listing as “exuding sophistication,” offering the perfect mix between “the best of New England charm” and “relaxed California informality.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

There’s a pause as her eyes slide back and forth between us.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam