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
At night, I sat a long time on the deck, listening to the sea songs with which the crew beguile the evening watch.
From Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 by Graham, Maria
On this occasion Ayrault and Cortlandt were the watchers, Cortlandt having the morning and Ayrault the evening watch.
From A journey in other worlds A romance of the future by Astor, John Jacob
It was my turn to take the evening watch.
From The Portland Sketch Book by Various
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