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weekend

[week-end, -end] / ˈwikˌɛnd, -ˈɛnd /










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In a much lower-stakes action last weekend, the mayor of a city abutting the waterway ordered the demolition of a Chinese-built friendship park, angering Beijing’s embassy in nearby Panama City.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Marcus had a rare gift of connecting with everyone he met, making summers and weekends brighter for sailing program participants and his fellow colleagues,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Patriots could clinch the AFC top seeding this weekend if they beat the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos lose to the Los Angeles Chargers.

From Barron's

Snowfall in the Northeast this past weekend caused the cancellation or delay of more than 9,000 domestic U.S. flights.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the first weekend of the January fires, firefighters were able make progress with the help of calmer winds and higher humidity.

From Los Angeles Times