light out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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You Dean Mears took the light out of my life.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
For others, it’s when they first realize they’ve finished dinner and it’s still light out, or when the first crocuses poke up through the snow.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2024
Pretty soon, it’ll be light out past 9 p.m. and if you want a challenge, try to convince kids to go to bed before it’s dark.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
"Now the president has to find a different way to keep the blue light out of his eyes," he added.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2023
He knew this was the night I’d meant to light out, and he was showing me where I’d have gone.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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