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in the midst of vs in midst of

Both "in the midst of" and "in the midst of" are correct, but "in the midst of" is the more commonly used and accepted form in English. The inclusion of the article 'the' before 'midst' is the standard and preferred usage.

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in the midst of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate being in the middle of a situation or place. It is a standard and accepted form in English.
  • in the process of doing something I know that you're in the midst of writing a term paper but I was hoping you could come out today. People in the midst of ...
  • The middle position or part; the center: in the midst of the desert. 2. A position of proximity to others: a stranger in our midst. 3. The condition of being surrounded  ...
  • Synonyms for in the midst of. prep in middle of; among. amongst star · between star · during star · in the thick of star · mid star · over star · surrounded by star ...
  • Also, in one's midst. Surrounded by, among, as in I saw a familiar face in the midst of the crowd, or To think there was a Nobel Prize winner in our midst! [c.

Alternatives:

  • amidst
  • in the middle of
  • surrounded by
  • in the thick of
  • in the heart of

in midst of

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate being in the middle of a situation or place, but it is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.
  • Quotes with midst. When old age shall this generation waste, Thou shalt remain, in midst of other woe Than ours, a... John Keats · More Quotes ...
  • Fires break out across Baltimore in midst of rioting. April 27, 2015, 9:54 PM | Several fires burned in Baltimore on the evening of violence in the city, at least one ...
  • 20 hours ago ... Washington touts US-Saudi ties in midst of leadership changes in Riyadh. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Saudi King Salman appointed ...
  • Apr 14, 2015 ... In midst of fighting in Iraq and Syria, Baltimore aid groups provide humanitarian relief. By Ian Duncan The Baltimore Sun contact the reporter.

Alternatives:

  • in the midst of
  • amidst
  • in the middle of
  • surrounded by
  • in the thick of

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