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eve

[eev] / iv /
NOUN
night before
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STRONGEST


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On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, I was reunited with the family I hadn’t seen in eight years, ever since my wife and children came to the U.S. to get out of harm’s way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"We need to appear in a better way at the World Cup," Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan had said on the eve of the tournament as he addressed his nation's poor World Cup record.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

"Just one year later, we already see transformational progress," Rutte told journalists in Ankara on the eve of the summit.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

On the eve of his unofficial NBA debut, first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signed his Lakers rookie contract, the team announced Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

But then again, if Roger Horchow talked to you on the eve of a trip to Los Angeles, he might not give you advice on where to stay.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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