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eve

[eev] / iv /
NOUN
night before
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STRONGEST


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That’s the eve of the public listing of Musk’s SpaceX IPO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

On the eve of the election, Sanchez sought to reassure undecided voters and jittery markets, distancing himself from past calls for radical change.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The attack came on the eve of the annual St Petersburg International Economic Forum, an event designed to showcase Russia to the world.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“He wrote two letters on the eve of D-day: what happens in success and what happens in failure,” Maras says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

On the eve of battle, he said—and he spoke with some authority—you want to hear your commander speaking to you in your own language.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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