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[uh-mid] / əˈmɪd /


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That’s pushing up borrowing costs around the world, with the 10-year Treasury yield at its highest level in more than a year amid fears that inflation could heat up again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

In addition to testing requirements — eliminated six years ago amid concerns about racial equity and access to testing during the pandemic — course policies have also evolved over the years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Alphabet and Tesla kicked off big tech earnings to a weak reception as both boosted artificial-intelligence spending plans, amid continued investor fretting over that potential payout.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The popularity of Test matches in India have declined in the modern era amid a diet of T20 and the dominance of the Indian Premier League.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

I was about to lose hope amid all these tree names when a stranger told me the name of the next one.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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