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Example Sentences

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Unlike earlier photographs of political activity in India, these are not posed-for images: they capture violent confrontations with police, wounded volunteers loaded onto ambulances, boisterous marches amidst monsoonal downpours, and endless streams of protesting men and women through Bombay's Indo-Gothic streetscape.

From BBC

Rogers — the 5-11, 192-pound freshman — lost the lone fumble of the day, recovered by Muhammad amidst a massive scrum.

From Seattle Times

"Reinforcing that Zara sells fashion, not just clothes, has allowed Inditex to increase prices and protect the margins amidst the inflationary storm."

From Reuters

He hoped it would ease pressure on Palestinians amidst a surge in violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

From Reuters

Amidst a lush landscape of tapioca, banana, and teak trees, handsome houses with expansive yards stand vacant, their driveways scattered with dried leaves and cars covered in dust.

From BBC