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curfew

[kur-fyoo] / ˈkɜr fyu /
NOUN
late hour
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When Key became director of cricket he removed the curfew, which is now back in place as part of "new expectations" on player behaviour.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

There was also a midnight curfew imposed on players, while England are recruiting a new national selector and a new member of the board with an intention to boost cricketing expertise.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

England have been formulating plans for warm-up matches before their three overseas Test trips next winter and there has been a midnight curfew in place for the white-ball team.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

At a meeting with police earlier, Noboa announced a curfew from March 15 to 30 in Ecuador's four most violent provinces: Guayas, Los Rios, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas and El Oro.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

I ain’t sure what time it is, but apparently the party never ends, despite Sheriff Snyders alleged curfew.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland