No wonder the girl was nervous amid such surroundings.

But increased productiveness is not secured by excessive labor amid unhealthy surroundings.

The hard work amid difficult surroundings led to Kessler's death one day shy of his 47th birthday.

I lived on the fat of the land, amongst affectionate friends and amid surroundings of the most exquisite beauty.

But usually the "hurry up and wait" happened when one was amid familiar surroundings.

Accident has cast them amid certain surroundings, but they have always a nostalgia for a home they know not.

Here was the challenge to the fashion designer: Create a new look for a client who makes frequent public appearances, often amid heavily ornamented surroundings.

Austin had then taken the villa at Halford, amid surroundings suitable to the pursuit of his hobbies.

Once the ceremony began, it went smoothly, with upbeat speeches, relaxed dignity and humor amid beautiful surroundings.