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overnight

[oh-ver-nahyt, oh-ver-nahyt, oh-ver-nahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈnaɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌnaɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈnaɪt /












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“We saw oil prices go up by a factor of three almost overnight, and it triggered economic recession,” Victor said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“I like to say I’m a 65-year-old overnight success.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

—The dollar remained elevated after reaching a two-month high overnight on fresh strikes in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

On Sunday morning, the military released videos and photos of the freed captives as they sat under trees overnight.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

She put the crushed maize into a clay pot with water to soak overnight.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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