late afternoon

Example Sentences

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I mixed the levain—sourdough starter, water and flour—first thing in the morning and let it rise until late afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

To reduce these risks, matches are generally scheduled outside the hottest part of the day, with many kick-offs taking place in the late afternoon or evening.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Simpson’s infamous car chase on television from across the country, Weschler burst into tears at the sight of the late afternoon sun cutting through the smog.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Temperatures at Charles de Gaulle had been hovering at around 18 degrees in the late afternoon, according to Weather Underground data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Anya squinted against the brightness of the late afternoon as Håkon sprinted around the outside of the house.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack