eve
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Chinese President Xi Jinping probably doesn’t want a crisis on the eve of his September trip to Washington, but you never know.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
On the eve of its completion, key insiders have announced meaningful stock purchases, sending a strong signal to investors of their continued confidence in the company’s prospects.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
His lawyer claimed the venue had "dragged out proceedings" despite knowing any defence was "untenable" and that it had admitted acting unlawfully "on the eve of the hearing".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
On the eve of the election, Zambia's Human Rights Commission said it was "actively monitoring arrests and detentions involving political candidates, supporters, journalists and other actors".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s the kind of comforting thought I need on the eve of Arthur leaving.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Up All Night‘s” epilogue considers the post-pandemic remnants of the glamorous, somewhat gluttonous eves of yore and the effects that smartphones, social media and streaming have had on the art of going out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Norway on Tuesday introduced a 10-person limit for gatherings at private homes, although the number will be increased to 20 on Christmas and New Year’s eves.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2021
“Umbrellas were useless,” reported The Times, “the overflow from eves, awning and other projections were miniature Niagaras.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2017
Games occur in practice gyms, or intramural gyms, or gym-gyms, or in the real thing on game eves.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2017
“No. I . . .” “Speak up, sir. Why are you so strangely suspicious? Your eves are literally flickering with paranoia.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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