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overnight

[oh-ver-nahyt, oh-ver-nahyt, oh-ver-nahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈnaɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌnaɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈnaɪt /












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Economists caution that the war’s economic fallout won’t be undone overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The good news is that the overnight ceasefire pauses any further escalation of the conflict, and provides a pathway for deescalation and peace.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

If the wholesale price jumps overnight, the retailer raises their pump price immediately to ensure they have enough liquid capital to purchase their next shipment.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Commenting that “cease-fires are fragile by definition,” Privorotsky said strikes have been seen overnight across the Gulf despite the cease-fire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The mud was caused by heavy snowfall overnight that completely melted during the day, and it was the wettest and muddiest rasputitsa in living memory.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein