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eve

[eev] / iv /
NOUN
night before
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STRONGEST


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BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They are part of a crew of swashbuckling space enthusiasts and retail traders who explored for riches in the cosmos and now look smart on the eve of the blockbuster SpaceX IPO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

However, leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said on the eve of Xi's arrival that North Korea's nuclear weapons programme was "the line of no retreat".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“He wrote two letters on the eve of D-day: what happens in success and what happens in failure,” Maras says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

It is the eve of Shabbat, and we feel fortunate to be able to celebrate our day of rest with hope and joy.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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