matinee
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Jonathan, 40, a balloon artist who runs an event business, had ducked out to a matinee of “The Odyssey.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
He will stage shows on the evenings of 9, 10 and 11 July, plus a matinee on 11 July.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
When the final horn sounded Saturday on the Kings’ 1-0 matinee win over the Edmonton Oilers, Anze Kopitar made his way to center ice, a microphone in his hand and his heart in pieces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
Going to a matinee is like a vacation.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
There’s a matinee at three o’clock that will leave plenty of time to return to our rooms and dress to go out.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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