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
A Conservative Party spokesperson called for WCC to strike a balance between the night-time economy and concerns from neighbours.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 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
Rising four hundred feet over the night-time sprawl of modern Athens, the sheer cliffs were topped with a crown of limestone walls.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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