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\ ˈnīt 
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\Definition of nite
—used as a simplified spelling of night
Examples of nite in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web A Nite of Too Many Comics, 8-9:30 p.m., The Sanctuary, 417 E. Sixth St., Newport.
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Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week: July 31-Aug. 6," 30 July 2017 MSM/Obama fake narrative @cnn @msnbc -- nick-at-nite (@nitepost) June 7, 2017
The White House asserts there is no evidence of wrongdoing, and argues the scandal has been manufactured by the Democrats.
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The Tylt, cleveland.com, "Is the brewing Trump-Russia scandal worse than Watergate?," 7 June 2017 Breaking:TWO $1 million winning #Powerball tickets sold in CO last nite! 1 in #COSprings & 1 in Glenwood Springs.
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Jesse Paul, The Denver Post, "Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold Wednesday night in Colorado," 3 Feb. 2017
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