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yesterday

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


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If there was an ideal time for Burnham, who has been spotted in London today, to make good on that promise it was surely yesterday.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It rose 6% yesterday and is looking for its first four week winning streak in six months.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Mourinho has been manager of Benfica, in his native Portugal, since joining on a two-year contract last September, and only yesterday told media he did not want to talk about his future just yet.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

None of those on board were showing symptoms as of yesterday, the World Health Organization said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

When she comes back, she puts on the dressed-up-like-Ray clothes she wore yesterday.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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