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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So part of it is also managing expectations amongst voters.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
Prof Barker said: "It is fascinating to have evidence for both compassion and violence amongst Neanderthals, our closest evolutionary cousins, embodied in this one individual."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
In other parts of the country, support amongst Latinos is declining.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
She thinks its the place of independent bookshops, like hers, to foster the excitement amongst young people for reading.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The clock is ticking toward midnight, the harlequin juggler at the top balancing eleven balls amongst the twinkling stars and moving pieces.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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