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betwixt

[bih-twikst] / bɪˈtwɪkst /




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He’s betwixt and between, a country of one.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2025

“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 city itself has been stuck betwixt and between.

From Seattle Times Oct. 15, 2022

Amid the shift, people of mixed descent found themselves peculiarly betwixt and between.

From Washington Post Mar. 11, 2022

“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




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