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autumn

[aw-tuhm] / ˈɔ təm /
NOUN
season between summer and winter
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SpaceX last autumn cut a deal to buy spectrum from Charlie Ergen’s floundering EchoStar for $20 billion with the goal of bolstering its direct-to-cell service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Then, as the cool of autumn took hold, it was finally time for the great reveal: underneath an insulated protective cover was old snow.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

This week’s weather feels more like autumn, but next week, L.A. is expected to see more high temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

England's focus switches to the 50-over format this summer with the next World Cup the one-day international edition in the autumn of 2027.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Easy come, easy go!” she shouted into the crackling autumn air.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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