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overnight

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












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Overnight into Wednesday, Russia said its air defences intercepted 354 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including areas bordering Ukraine and annexed Crimea.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Overnight workers planned to check tank temperatures every 30 minutes, which Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Craig Covey said were “trending in the right way.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Overnight, the Green Party of England and Wales improved their percentage of the vote to an average of 18% - up seven points on their 2022 results.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The Overnight Index Swaps market is currently pricing in an about 60% chance of a hike at the bank’s next meeting in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Overnight the wilting wheat and millet fields turned green.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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