overnight
Example Sentences
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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
Serena Guthrie has become a senator in Jersey at the first time of asking, after overnight results saw her finish fifth in the islandwide vote.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“I like to say I’m a 65-year-old overnight success.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
—The dollar remained elevated after reaching a two-month high overnight on fresh strikes in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ve been stuck with sandy feet for ten straight hours, and it’s not pleasant— even though six of those hours were spent half-asleep on an overnight flight.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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