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midnight

[mid-nahyt] / ˈmɪdˌnaɪt /


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The service is traditionally held just before midnight, with a procession around the church, but it was mid-afternoon this year because of the curfew.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

These satellites collect images after midnight, usually between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. local time, and scan nearly the entire planet each night between 70° North and 60° South.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Kuwait asked residents to avoid going outside from midnight until Wednesday morning, hours ahead of the US deadline.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

After hours of speculation, Trump posted the news shortly after midnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Your mom does not go for your solo trip back to Sandy June’s for the midnight movies.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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