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Generally speaking, the word among is used for relationships involving more than two people or things. For relationships involving only two, the word between is
used. However, it is becoming increasingly acceptable to use
between when speaking of three or more people or things, especially when it would be awkward or
unclear to use among
Which sentence shows a usage that would have been considered grammatically incorrect in the past but is slowly becoming more acceptable?
Jane Goodall lived among the wild chimpanzees in Tanzania for fifty-five years.
Alicia could not decide between the red dress and the blue one.
Jerome divided his time equally between work and play.
I think we should keep this secret just between the three of us, don't you?



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