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yesterday

[yes-ter-dey, -dee] / ˈyɛs tərˌdeɪ, -di /


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Maybe we’ll all soon be able to write off our actions up to yesterday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Iranian media reported yesterday that Iran was suspending peace talks with the U.S. because of Israel’s ongoing military actions in Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“I had good warmups yesterday and today, and I knew I had it in me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"We've boiled water so far because it was too busy here yesterday," said Alan.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The joy, the disbelief, the shock of having lived and having outrun a volcano was still present as if it had been only yesterday.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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