yesterday

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U.S. stock futures edged higher, following a rally yesterday, as the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be no bother to investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"Daejeon Sanseong Elementary School is closed today following the escape of a wolf from a zoo yesterday," a spokesperson for the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

One long-held piece of financial wisdom is that the best time to invest was yesterday — and the second-best time is today.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Sorry,” he said brightly, “I threw up in that seat on the 405 yesterday, but I think I mostly cleaned it up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Mr. Pinkerton talked so fast yesterday evening. I’d feel better knowing a few more of the particulars.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan