in the Bible
: the first woman, the wife of Adam, and the mother of Cain and Abel
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Noun (1)
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Instead, the Quebec Act, which the British Parliament passed in 1774, forged an alliance between the British Crown, Catholic priests, and wealthy landowners on the eve of the revolution.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
On the eve of his annual Pre-Grammy Gala, Clive Davis is still working.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Matt Jones is joined by Anthony Kristensen from Lexington, Ky., on the eve of John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena.
—Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Architect have launched worldwide sales on the eve of Berlin’s EFM.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Instead, the Quebec Act, which the British Parliament passed in 1774, forged an alliance between the British Crown, Catholic priests, and wealthy landowners on the eve of the revolution.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
On the eve of his annual Pre-Grammy Gala, Clive Davis is still working.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Matt Jones is joined by Anthony Kristensen from Lexington, Ky., on the eve of John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena.
—Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eve. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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