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Here are some of the stocks making headlines in midday trading.—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 On Wednesday, legislation took effect that allows gas stations to raise prices only once a day, at midday, an attempt to end cost gyrations at the pump.—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Just 10 to 30 minutes of midday sun twice a week may be ideal for absorbing enough vitamin D, Lavretsky adds.—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The German Film Academy unveiled the nominees for the 76th edition of the German Film Awards midday Tuesday.—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of midday was
before the 12th century