midstream
the middle of a stream.
the middle period of a process, course, or the like.
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How to use midstream in a sentence
It’s a heavyweight in the up- and midstream sectors of mining and processing, but in the high-tech and lucrative downstream sector it continues to be out-competed by other developed countries.
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“Nobody really has the access to contractual growth that [Access midstream] has,” Stice said.
How the Kings of Fracking Double-Crossed Their Way to Riches | ProPublica | March 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTProPublica repeatedly sought comment and explanations from both Chesapeake and Access midstream over the course of several months.
How the Kings of Fracking Double-Crossed Their Way to Riches | ProPublica | March 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn calm contrast to the hurry of sailing vessel and steamer a silent fleet of white warships lay motionless in midstream.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They sat in on monthly conference calls with the State Department for families caught midstream in the adoptive process.
Then the steamer takes a sharp turn, leaves the bank, and careers across into midstream!
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonPresently the signal-bells rang, the steamboat backed away and swung into midstream; he was really going at last.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow PaineValeria ran down the bank after it, but it was in midstream, resting lightly against a protruding stone.
The Devourers | Annie Vivanti ChartresWhen up, it carries waves in midstream six to seven feet from crest to trough.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga | Cornelis De Witt WillcoxThe Johannes gathered way under wind and tide and headed for midstream.
The Riddle of the Sands | Erskine Childers
British Dictionary definitions for midstream
/ (ˈmɪdˌstriːm) /
the middle of a stream or river
the middle of a process or action: they tried to change the rules in midstream
in or towards the middle of a stream or river: moored midstream
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Other Idioms and Phrases with midstream
see change horses midstream.
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