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deadline

[ded-lahyn] / ˈdɛdˌlaɪn /


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What’s Next: The committee set a deadline of April 23 for written follow-up questions.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

U.S. stock futures rallied and bitcoin hit an 11-week high after President Trump said the U.S. will extend its cease-fire with Iran beyond the previously-stated Wednesday evening deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Earlier this week, several interested parties submitted proposals to meet a preliminary deadline in the auction, two of the sources said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

When the deadline neared, Jordan made a last-ditch effort to get the company to honour the terms.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I was cranked to a fifth gear, and everything I did, I did on a deadline.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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