by night
Example Sentences
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The BBC spoke to a police officer at Chanasongkhram police station in Bangkok who confirmed that Rory was arrested between 9-10 March on the charges of theft by night for stealing a mobile phone.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Some scam farms act as legitimate businesses during the day and scam centres by night.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
A writer by day and an avid concertgoer by night, I relied for years on Spotify to provide my soundtrack and introduce me to new bands.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026
Nikunj Kothari, a venture capitalist by day who builds apps by night, wakes up and checks his agents first thing in the morning, before coffee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
While the FBI conducted a massive nationwide hunt, the Ellsbergs moved by night from place to place.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
