The operation took 90 minutes amid much drama and many insults.

The trial, which is expected to last about a week in a Paris court, will take place amid extraordinary security precautions.

They took their seats amid the palms and other exotic plants.

So now he takes a team into a championship game amid a distraction of the highest order.

The English were taking their turn at rowing, amid much amusement.

The conference takes place amid a fierce attack against cable by the networks.

All of this is taking place amid concern over the fragile banking system.

He took the stage amid the general hilarity of his students.

His education took place amid the political turmoil at Berkeley in the 1960's.

These people took refuge in the church amid fear of the violence escalating.