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fortnight

noun as in fourteen nights and days; two weeks

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  • half-month
  • two weeks
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Martin, who was sacked a fortnight ago, also chipped in.

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But in some places, the traditional week off has become a fortnight.

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He meets his business partner there every fortnight for meetings.

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With less than a fortnight to go before Ivory Coast's presidential election, three other west African states -- all ruled by military juntas -- have been waging a disinformation campaign to disrupt the vote.

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A French military aircraft is said to have airlifted Rajoelina from the Indian Ocean island to an unknown location, following a fortnight of nationwide protests aimed at kicking him out of power.

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