betwixt

Example Sentences

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If there’s a difference between loneliness and solitude, Kelela’s voice permeates the mystery zone betwixt.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

“I’m betwixt, because he took very nice care of my family, but at the same time, I think it’s time. … I really do think he wanted a good team, but he’s lost the fanbase.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2022

The state is caught betwixt and between — the emergency is seemingly over, yet in a parallel universe it rips and runs.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2021

“This community of artists tends to fall betwixt and between,” said Adriana Zavala, an associate professor at Tufts University who directs the US Latinx Art Forum, the organization that is administering the grant program.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2021

“Well,” said Joe, glancing up at the Dutch clock, “she’s been on the Ram-page, this last spell, about five minutes, Pip. She’s a-coming! Get behind the door, old chap, and have the jack-towel betwixt you.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens