So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?

A couple, standing amid the protest, seemed to be debating whether to get more involved.

She broke into a run, didn't stop until she stood amid the trees again.

They left him still standing naked amid candles and flowers.

And for a moment or two I stood amid the hubbub, trying to understand why it should be so.

He stood amid his men, wondering what orders to give them.

Ben stood amid the ruins of the old village, looking about him.

He was standing amid a pile of dresses, shaking his head.

From the stage, a few figures stood amid a pile of bodies.

The Towers was a very large house, standing back amid trees, at the head of a winding drive.