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after dark

ADJECTIVE
nocturnal
Synonyms




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The charity advises pet owners to keep animals inside after dark,, external closing windows doors and curtains, and having music playing or the TV on during a nearby display.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

The report described her eldest daughter, Isra Hirsi, pulling into the driveway after dark and carrying a bag into the house.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

It’ll still be warm after dark too, forecasters say, with the mercury only dipping into the upper 60s to mid-70s across much of the region.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Many Oregonians avoid downtown Portland, especially after dark.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

They were easy for her to climb; she had practiced here occasionally, after dark.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry


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