afternoon
Example Sentences
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On another afternoon, Reid found herself linking arms with a predominantly African-American group gathered outside the federal courthouse.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Putting aside their differences, her husband and boyfriend went looking for Cynthia that afternoon.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Authorities were investigating after the discovery Sunday afternoon of possible human remains at a Long Beach park as visitors gathered to celebrate Easter.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
"This is unusual in Al-Kharj," Abdullah told AFP after afternoon prayers at a local mosque.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
But on this particular afternoon, he found very little peace in the garden.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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