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
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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