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The case comes amidst a national inquiry examining allegedly widespread corruption involving police officers and politicians.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The pope took this Easter to make a call for “hope” and “peace” amidst all the war and violence.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The fall in exports comes amidst a decline in both manufacturing orders and production as momentum slowed at the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

This all aligns with Citi’s view for 2026, he adds, which will contain periods of volatility amidst a still “very constructive backdrop…in terms of the price action for U.S. equities.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

The Polish girl’s pink hat bobbed like a candy egg amidst hundreds of gray faces all so tired and drawn, they looked like boiled meat.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys