after dark
Example Sentences
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Many Oregonians avoid downtown Portland, especially after dark.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Police encourage labourers to live in clusters and avoid venturing out after dark.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
For women, she adds, the challenges become greater after dark: "You have to find somewhere safe to stay because most of the people sleeping here are men."
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
DeChambeau reportedly stayed out on the driving range until after dark, at times whistling, humming and singing while hitting balls and offering reporters snacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Maybe she’ll leave it outside,” I said, “and we can borrow it after dark for a moonlight ride.”
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
