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

I know my phone says it isn’t as hot as it was yesterday but maybe it was rocking out with Jack White that made us all a little more sweaty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"I remember that moment, 18 years ago, in the GP surgery as if it happened yesterday," said Jones, 29, who had been suffering with severe anaemia.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Amazon’s stock jumped 6% yesterday, leading the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Because maybe I would say something about my conversation with Mom yesterday, about how confused I am, and Eddie would nod and say, Told you so, and I couldn’t bear it.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy