afternoon

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The President’s decision to stand down as the U.S. and Iran finalize a peace plan helped lift all of the major indexes in afternoon trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Pair your drink with the cardamom spice loaf, a warmly spiced treat that makes an ideal afternoon pick-me-up.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

However, your DIP financial settlement - which I was first given in full on Monday afternoon this week-falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With 91% of ballots tallied as of Wednesday afternoon, Becerra led with 27.9% of the vote compared to 25% for Hilton, according to the Associated Press, which declared Becerra and Hilton the two winners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I spent an anxious afternoon, tensing at the sound of every motor, for only the police, Germans, and NSBers had automobiles nowadays.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom