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Recent Examples of amid
Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The strike authorization vote does not necessarily mean a strike will happen, but gives the union the option to call a strike if necessary, and is often used as a show of force amid negotiations.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing.
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Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
The news comes amid heavy rumors that James will sign with the Golden State Warriors and make another title run alongside Steph Curry.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The strike authorization vote does not necessarily mean a strike will happen, but gives the union the option to call a strike if necessary, and is often used as a show of force amid negotiations.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing.
—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
The news comes amid heavy rumors that James will sign with the Golden State Warriors and make another title run alongside Steph Curry.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amid
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Reading scores among high school seniors are at their lowest in decades, according to federal testing data, while schools across the country are grappling with how to respond to waning attention spans and artificial intelligence.
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If her fellow cast members were debriefed about her dismissal or gossiped amongst themselves, it was not shown onscreen.
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Morocco were able to expose the space with ease during the first half.
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Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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