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after dark

ADJECTIVE
nocturnal
Synonyms




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Police encourage labourers to live in clusters and avoid venturing out after dark.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

For women, she adds, the challenges become greater after dark: "You have to find somewhere safe to stay because most of the people sleeping here are men."

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

At least three helicopters will remain assigned to the incident after dark and continue to perform water drops, Torres said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

The electrician says he no longer lets his four children leave the house after dark.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

I figured I could sneak in after dark if I had to.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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