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weekend

[week-end, -end] / ˈwikˌɛnd, -ˈɛnd /










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That had sparked a race over the weekend in mountainous terrain, with images posted on social media of US aircraft and helicopters flying low over Iran as part of search-and-rescue operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The Air Force crew member rescued this weekend was seriously wounded, President Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This is the weekend high school track and field takes center stage in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The Chiefs will either host Cardiff or travel to Italy to face Benetton in the quarter-finals next weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Owen was bummed but glad to have the whole weekend to spend at George’s family’s ice fishing cabin instead.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz