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| among |
in or through the midst of. [1/5 definitions] |
| depressed |
in the midst of economic hard times. [1/4 definitions] |
| float |
to rest, stay, or drift on the surface of a liquid or in the midst of a gas such as air without sinking. [1/14 definitions] |
| oasis |
an area of vegetation in the midst of a desert, fed by a spring or well. [1/2 definitions] |
| runway |
a narrow platform extending from a stage toward or into the midst of the audience, as used in theaters, fashion shows, and nightclubs. [1/4 definitions] |
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