fortnight
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The past fortnight has shown why pro golf can be a very attractive sporting product.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The pontiff said the remarks, delivered days after a high-profile spat with the US president, had been written a fortnight earlier – "well before the president ever commented on myself".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The incident comes less than a fortnight after a person died in the south-eastern Var region following a collision between a regional train and a truck.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
In a fortnight where Europe-chasing rivals United drew two blanks in three league games, Arsenal hit 10 across two games to overhaul their goal difference deficit.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Her captain had tried to sail a fortnight past, but Lord Balon would not permit it.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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