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what are the differences between the use of 'among' and 'between'

Between is used when naming distinct, individual items (can be 2, 3, or more) Among is used when the items are part of a group, or are not specifically named (MUST be 3 or more)

Example:The negotiations between Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are going well.

The negotiations among the countries of South America are going well.



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