curfew
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The service is traditionally held just before midnight, with a procession around the church, but it was mid-afternoon this year because of the curfew.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Paul McCartney headlined opening night and played 50-plus minutes after curfew.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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
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
Late that night, long after curfew, cries of “Fire!” woke us.
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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