Meaning of in the midst in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    in the midst

    Definitions

    1. the middle or central part or point

    Examples

    • « in the midst of the forest »
    • « could he walk out in the midst of his piece? »

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  • « For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe. »
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  • « Seeing that a Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of shipwrecks, there is no reason why our minds should be overwhelmed with fear and overcome with weariness. »
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  • « The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish. »
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