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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

Eabha adds that overnight, some women might be on night buses or trains.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They also hiked the overnight deposit facility rate and lending facility rate by 25 basis points each to 4.50% and 6.25% respectively.

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

It was another for him to grow worse overnight.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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