afternoon

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Later that afternoon, outside the ballroom, the line to meet Stone snaked along her merch table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Pair your drink with the cardamom spice loaf, a warmly spiced treat that makes an ideal afternoon pick-me-up.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

However, your DIP financial settlement - which I was first given in full on Monday afternoon this week-falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With 91% of ballots tallied as of Wednesday afternoon, Becerra led with 27.9% of the vote compared to 25% for Hilton, according to the Associated Press, which declared Becerra and Hilton the two winners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Thanks! Are we gonna see you this afternoon? Black Alliance starts at three fifteen,” she says, filled with hope and enthusiasm.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold