fortnight
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When the war began a fortnight later, however, and hedge funds rushed to not just deleverage their books but to de-gross them, gold slumped.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
The US rapper had a string of performances in Europe lined up over the coming months, but several have been cancelled or postponed in the last fortnight.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
And Lindblad says he can't wait to get back to racing again in the US in a fortnight.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 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 Ned Stark had ridden to Torrhen's Square to see Ser Helman, Theon had accompanied him and spent a fortnight in Benfred's company.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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