afternoon
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“I thought it was super cute,” the 22-year-old said as she waited in line at the Marina del Rey branch Friday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
On Sunday, early rain in the far north and south of the UK should move away to leave most parts dry with sunny spells by the afternoon.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
CNN reported Friday afternoon that “CNN reporters remained seated in their White House workspace near the briefing room.”
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
The stock rose 7% in early afternoon European trade Friday, leading the continent-wide Stoxx 600 index.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
One afternoon while Celia was at field hockey practice, my parents were arguing in the kitchen while I eavesdropped from upstairs.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Mornings at Dollywood were spent wandering the now-relocated bald eagle sanctuary and crafting village, afternoons were spent riding black bears, coasters and log flumes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
European authorities issued health warnings, battled wildfires and urged people to avoid outdoor activities during afternoons.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Premium services like NFL Sunday Ticket, which carries all out-of-market games on Sunday afternoons, start at $240 a year and can exceed $500 in some configurations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
For example, throughout the 1980s the party campaigned for pubs to remain open during the day, rather than shutting in the afternoons, which came into force in 2005.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Our afternoons together taught me that there was no formula for motherhood.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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