Meaning of the word "in the midst of" in English

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in the midst of

US /"ɪn ðə mɪdst əv"/
UK /"ɪn ðə mɪdst əv"/
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Phrase

1.

in the middle of; surrounded by

Example:
She found herself in the midst of a large crowd.
The old house stood in the midst of a beautiful garden.
2.

during the process of; at a critical point in

Example:
The country is in the midst of a major economic crisis.
He resigned in the midst of the scandal.
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