evening watch
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“Yep, those are coyotes,” the campground host confirmed during her evening watch.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 10, 2022
“There is still much to decide. Spread the word. I want all the leading men in the Shieldhall when the evening watch begins. Tormund should be back by then. Where can I find Toregg?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Before the evening watch was set the ship was brought round on the other tack, and was running to the east of south.
From The Treasure of the Incas by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
It was my turn to take the evening watch.
From The Portland Sketch Book by Various
By the time all were routed out and scrubbed the dough was rising, and the women hastened to finish other work that their evening watch might be shortened.
From Maria Chapdelaine by Blake, W. H.
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