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overnight

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












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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

But the broader tech rebound and a sigh of relief over the Middle East appear to have legs with stock futures pointing to more gains and oil prices lower again overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“I like to say I’m a 65-year-old overnight success.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For 22-year-old Alhassan, his neighbourhood in Abuja typically has "light", the Nigerian English term for grid power, consistently overnight -- perfect for charging his sleek, black sedan from China's Neta Auto.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It was David Herold, returning from his overnight stay a few miles south.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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