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betwixt

[bih-twikst] / bɪˈtwɪkst /




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He’s betwixt and between, a country of one.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025

“I’m betwixt, because he took very nice care of my family, but at the same time, I think it’s time. … I really do think he wanted a good team, but he’s lost the fanbase.”

From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2022

Tucked betwixt it all is the newspaper clipping that started it all — a New York Times article from 1999 titled, “From Poussin to Capon a Chicken in Every Size.”

From Washington Post ● May 3, 2019

It’s stuck, somewhere betwixt and between Seattle’s socialist dreams and capitalist realities.

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2018

“Well,” said Joe, glancing up at the Dutch clock, “she’s been on the Ram-page, this last spell, about five minutes, Pip. She’s a-coming! Get behind the door, old chap, and have the jack-towel betwixt you.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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