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fortnight

[fawrt-nahyt, -nit] / ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt, -nɪt /
NOUN
fourteen nights and days; two weeks
Synonyms
STRONGEST
half-month two weeks
Antonyms


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Unless he is given one of the two remaining spots over the next fortnight, the former world number 21 will have to go through qualifying.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Monday's announcement comes a fortnight after the government's three-month consultation closed.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The next fortnight feels like it will be Jannik Sinner versus the rest.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Yes. It was my business to attend to his correspondence. The first letter came a fortnight ago.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie



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