in the midst

1. Also, in one's midst . Surrounded by, among, as in I saw a familiar face in the midst of the crowd , or To think there was a Nobel Prize winner in our midst! [c. 1500s]

2. See in the middle of , def. 1.

Example Sentences

Genk are in the midst of a poor run themselves, with one win in five coming into this.

From BBC

More than other local events, Beyond Fest harnesses the growing energy of the local rep house scene, currently in the midst of a renaissance period.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's just that we're in the midst of a very disruptive moment right now."

From BBC

Everyone we spoke to had a level of optimism, which was mind-blowing to me — the ability to see a rainbow in the midst of a thunderstorm — and I would love to hold onto that.

From Los Angeles Times

Carr’s threats come in the midst of conservative outrage over the reaction to Kirk’s killing.

From Salon