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sunset

[suhn-set] / ˈsʌnˌsɛt /


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Look to the west-northwest horizon just after sunset and you will have around an hour to catch a glimpse.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

During the first half of June, look toward the western horizon shortly after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“I’m going to be able to ride into that cinematic sunset on the broken horse called movies.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

They met while shooting her campaign advertisements and he proposed to her while surfing in the sunset.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Anya looked out the window at the dimming day, wondering once again how Babulya knew some of the things she knew—like that it was almost sunset, even though she was blind.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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