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event

[ih-vent] / ɪˈvɛnt /


NOUN
performance, competition
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Research suggests that 58 of less than 800 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans, or around 7% of the total species, were killed as a result of the extreme weather event last November.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At an event in Berlin, Hartung stressed the importance of the components in improving the dexterity of robots.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Mats Backman said at the event that Volvo is starting to see an impact on raw material costs from the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some families may have traditional funerals, while others might opt for a “celebration of life,” which can be a joyous event with music and visuals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I can hardly believe I was lucky enough to witness this amazing event.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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