night-time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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That unpredictability has made night-time operations impossible in many areas, despite pressure to accelerate the search.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
The recently opened Danjiang Bridge that spans the mouth of the Tamsui River was the stage for the night-time exercise held on the second day of Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military drills.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Studies of passive cooling in homes have found that night-time ventilation can reduce overheating, although effectiveness depends on the building, outdoor temperature, safety, noise and air quality.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Jang died in 2020 but six years on, Park is still fighting to end what she believes is the reason for his death: night-time deliveries.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Almost every street came to be as plain to her in the night-time as her own home block.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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