overnight
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“We saw oil prices go up by a factor of three almost overnight, and it triggered economic recession,” Victor said.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“I like to say I’m a 65-year-old overnight success.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The renewed outbreak of fighting between Iran and Israel sent prices soaring overnight on concerns that it could derail efforts to bring the Middle East conflict to an end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
From 55-5 overnight in their chase of 254, New Zealand's disappointing week was complete when they were hustled out for 138, thanks chiefly to Gus Atkinson's 5-30.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
There were trucks and motor vehicles carving tracks in the road, which froze overnight and then turned to mud again during the day.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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