curfew

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Dewale, of Great Harwood in Lancashire, was also sentenced to 10 days' community work, given a four-year football banning order, a three-month curfew, and fined £239 at Blackburn Magistrates' Court.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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

They have also imposed a midnight curfew on players and staff.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Authorities have imposed a late-night curfew, which will remain in place until Wednesday in Gilgit and Skardu, where the army has been deployed on the streets.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“I'm sorry; I was with some people, and I didn't realize how late it had gotten. When it was past curfew, I just had to stay.”

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse