night shift

Example Sentences

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"Two days ago, I was walking home early in the morning after my night shift when I heard loud booms," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

In 2026 the city holds the title European Capital of Culture, though culture has been working the night shift here for centuries.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

He was found at 05:16 the next day near Grangetown train station by a cleaner who had just finished a night shift.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Lichtenstein notes that this phenomenon is of particular concern for women, especially those—as is the case here—working the night shift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

He told you he was working the night shift and had to leave in a few minutes.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher