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yesterday

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


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“Strong earnings helped U.S. equities remain resilient yesterday despite signs of re‑escalation in the Gulf,” said ING’s FX strategist Francesco Pesole.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice,” he said in an interview with CNBC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

As news emerged yesterday of the reopening of the Strait, energy prices tumbled.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Just yesterday, he proclaimed the government would loosen regulations for 12 peptides that were previously banned for use in compounding pharmacies, or pharmacies that mix ingredients to create personalized prescriptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

But there was no time now to daydream about yesterday.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff