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Meanings of amid in English

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects.

        Usage of amid in English
        1
        In South Korea, authorities reported 43 new cases amid increased public activity.
        News.com.au
        2
        Banks worldwide have been taking measures to offset risk amid the crisis.
        Reuters
        3
        U.S. regulators have delayed a final decision several times amid safety questions.
        Reuters
        4
        The London market opened strongly today amid takeover speculation over broadcaster ITV.
        The Irish Times
        5
        Its sales dropped last year amid difficulties in the global auto industry.
        Reuters
        6
        The parliamentary election, delayed by three years, comes amid rising violence nationwide.
        Reuters
        7
        Crosby left ITV later that year, amid widespread criticism of the board.
        The Guardian
        8
        It came amid growing concern over North Korea's missile and nuclear programme.
        BBC
        9
        The cathedral has been closed since Friday amid health and safety concerns.
        BBC
        10
        However, a sale has proven elusive amid cost and technology transfer issues.
        Reuters
        11
        The leaders spoke amid heightened concerns about Russian activity along Ukraine's borders.
        Reuters
        12
        In the energy market, oil fell amid the escalating U.S. trade disputes.
        Reuters
        13
        The unsurprising result is investor complacency amid many signs of market excess.
        Reuters
        14
        The poll comes against amid a growing backlash in Europe against immigration.
        The Guardian
        15
        Chrysler announced fresh cost-cutting measures amid news of the government loan program.
        Reuters
        16
        It enters the market amid a recent rise in world gold prices.
        Reuters
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