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fortnight

[fawrt-nahyt, -nit] / ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt, -nɪt /
NOUN
fourteen nights and days; two weeks
Synonyms
STRONGEST
half-month two weeks
Antonyms


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Unless he is given one of the two remaining spots over the next fortnight, the former world number 21 will have to go through qualifying.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

On Tuesday, wildcards were given to four British men's players, with two more spots to be confirmed over the next fortnight.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The momentum she has generated in west London is a huge step in the right direction with Wimbledon, which starts in a fortnight, fast approaching.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Franklin saw the model later that fortnight, and she too was quickly convinced.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee



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