night shift

Example Sentences

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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

Despite receiving treatment from the team's physio at half-time, Lang did not realise the cut on his elbow had been infected until he noticed swelling and increasing pain during a night shift that evening.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

With a 12‑hour night shift ahead, the work was simply more trouble than it was worth for the mother of two.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

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

“If I’m on the night shift, I can’t get there until six thirty. If I’m on the day shift, I will have to meet you at five.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron