eve
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“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor,” he said in a statement, overstating somewhat his status in the neck-and-neck gubernatorial race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
On the eve of the 12-day war, Israel believed Iran had 2,500 or 3,000 ballistic missiles and would soon be able to mass-produce more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Brent crude futures have surged 41% since Feb. 27, on the eve of the conflict, while West Texas Intermediate futures have climbed 43%.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
On the eve of the religious service, the Archbishop of Canterbury told the BBC that it would have "women's voices right the way through it".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
It was the eve of the Wisconsin primaries, and polls there were showing a tight race.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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