nighthawk
Example Sentences
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Under what he called the “nighthawk project,” engineers pursued research around the clock, matching the rigor of production-line operations.
Cicadas may stop singing, bees might disappear to their hives, and songbirds may quiet while owls and nighthawks come out.
From National Geographic
There are rock wrens, nighthawks, mourning doves and lark buntings.
From Seattle Times
The sight of 'nighthawk' Stuart Broad padded up late in the day was a sign of England's intent.
From BBC
Whip-poor-wills and nighthawks, for example, feed on moths and other flying insects at night, foraging when there is less competition with other species.
From New York Times
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