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event

[ih-vent] / ɪˈvɛnt /


NOUN
performance, competition
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On Saturday, the White House Correspondents’ Assn. gala, to celebrate the 1st Amendment, was interrupted when a gunman sprinted past security at the Washington Hilton, where the event was being held.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"They allow for the exchange of information on resources and animal migrations, the forming of partnerships, and temporary access to other territories in the event of a crisis."

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

LIV Golf could postpone its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Kimmel, who has headlined that event before, staged a pretend roast during his Thursday night broadcast that featured spliced-in footage of Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President Vance and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

What historical event was about to take place that I had to keep intact?

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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