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event

[ih-vent] / ɪˈvɛnt /


NOUN
performance, competition
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The birth of his son, Bodhi, should have been a joyous event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The annual AeroWomen event was run by helicopter firm Leonardo, and focuses on helping people find their way into the industry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That’s especially useful during a global event like the World Cup—when even the most devoted soccer fan is hard-pressed to keep track of every group-stage result, knockout permutation, and concurring match windows.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Jessica Butts, 48 years old, a Portland resident who works in the medical field and attended the Sunday event, said she had no concerns about the controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Perched beside me on the bed, Nollie joined in as naturally as though visiting a university was an everyday event for us.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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