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event

[ih-vent] / ɪˈvɛnt /


NOUN
performance, competition
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What if the December meeting, normally of interest only to soccer fans, could be turned into a geopolitical news event?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Apple shares are down 8% since they peaked midway through Monday’s keynote event.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Penelope Skinner thinks "probably every single writer" taking part has "sadly got some personal experience in their lives" that's relevant to the themes of the event.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Some families may have traditional funerals, while others might opt for a “celebration of life,” which can be a joyous event with music and visuals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

There was this event, called a default, that either did or did not happen.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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