fortnight
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Within a fortnight of Kebatu's release, it emerged that two other men had been freed in error - both from the same prison, London's HMP Wandsworth.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
McIlroy will enjoy this victory, take the next fortnight off, then return to action before next month's US PGA Championship at Aronimink, near Philadelphia.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In a fortnight where Europe-chasing rivals United drew two blanks in three league games, Arsenal hit 10 across two games to overhaul their goal difference deficit.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
When Sofii Lewis packed a bag for a mother and baby mental health unit, she thought she would be home within a fortnight.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
He tells him that if there’s a month or a fortnight when Theo feels pressed for money, he should let him know and he’ll draw instead of paint.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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