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[ uh -muhngst , uh -muhngkst ] SHOW IPA
/ əˈmʌŋst, əˈmʌŋkst / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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preposition Chiefly British . 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
Words nearby amongst amok, amokura, amole, Amon, among, amongst , month of Sundays, a, amontillado, Amor, amora, amoral
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Example sentences from the Web for amongst In fact, one of the reasons he wants to run the New York City Marathon is to be amongst people who have similar interests.
Running Blind: Meet the Most Inspiring Marathoner | Maggie Parker| October 31, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Without these Muslim-hunters, we would be left unable to identify Muslims amongst us or their magical powers.
Bill O’Reilly, Muslim-Hunter | Dean Obeidallah| June 5, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The performance caused outrage in the Dutch-Moroccan community, amongst fellow politicians and Dutch celebrities alike.
Dutch Xenophobe Geert Wilders Echoes Goebbels’ Infamous 1943 Speech | Nadette De Visser| March 21, 2014| DAILY BEAST
They were amongst those who burned two military troop carriers that attacked the barricades on February 18.
Can Ukraine Control Its Far Right Ultranationalists? | Oleg Shynkarenko| March 1, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Amongst the characters performances are decadent costumes, over-the-top wigs, and too much leather, fur, and slinky cuts to count.
The ‘American Hustle’ Style Guide | Erin Cunningham| February 14, 2014| DAILY BEAST
“I feel as if they were poisoning me amongst them,” said Gartram quite savagely.
King of the Castle | George Manville Fenn
Amongst many memorable days, that day stands conspicuous, for at dusk we began to cross the historic battlefield of Kossovo.
The Flaming Sword in Serbia and Elsewhere | Mabel Annie Boulton Stobart
Who amongst us will not do the same if he has but the chance?
The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer | Richard Clynton
But they were not yet in my possession; moreover, the key of the handcuffs might not be amongst the bunch.
The Devil Doctor | Sax Rohmer
One must be amongst them regularly to know their wonderful ways and habits.
Full Revelations of a Professional Rat-catcher | Ike Matthews
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