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eve

[eev] / iv /
NOUN
night before
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STRONGEST


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“Agrippa” is the fifth foray into the ancient world by Mr. Harris, whose works include a trilogy about Cicero and a thriller set in Pompeii on the eve of its destruction in A.D.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

On the eve of its completion, key insiders have announced meaningful stock purchases, sending a strong signal to investors of their continued confidence in the company’s prospects.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

On the eve of the election, Zambia's Human Rights Commission said it was "actively monitoring arrests and detentions involving political candidates, supporters, journalists and other actors".

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

When we pick up with Robby, it’s the eve of his three-month sabbatical, and we think maybe it’s this much-needed break.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

“Keeping in mind all those old ladies who have passed on, today is the eve before we honor the first English child born in America—Virginia Dare in 1587. Don’t forget your history,” she murmured.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

Up All Night‘s” epilogue considers the post-pandemic remnants of the glamorous, somewhat gluttonous eves of yore and the effects that smartphones, social media and streaming have had on the art of going out.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Photos shared by the park showed impassable areas and snow up to the eves of one of the entrances at Grand Canyon Lodge.

From Seattle Times Apr. 8, 2023

“Umbrellas were useless,” reported The Times, “the overflow from eves, awning and other projections were miniature Niagaras.”

From New York Times Sep. 20, 2017

The human race depends on seven women, the eves, to resurrect the species.

From Slate May 26, 2015

I feel desperate, because now every time I close mv eves I see her, sitting there at the kitchen table with Evie on her lap.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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