amongst
Americanpreposition
Etymology
Origin of amongst
First recorded in 1200–50; earlier amongs, Middle English amonges, equivalent to among “among” + -es adverbial genitive suffix; excrescent -t as in against; see among
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“Apple’s product roadmap remains amongst the most exciting in over a decade,” they wrote, but said the bank’s earnings outlook for the company remained largely the same.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Some industry lobbyists noted that discussing restrictions amongst refiners could potentially violate antitrust laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Within the council, outside of the council, amongst many of my allies and friends, that I didn’t need to if I had done that outreach process better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
"I waited and I waited and it just never happened, so it became something of a myth and something of a legend amongst Doctor Who fans from that point onwards."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
He leaves her on the platform, and when she turns after him to see which way he went, the grey suit is nowhere to be found amongst the crowd.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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