afternoon
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“Cien Años” played on, the elusive contours of its melody floating in the afternoon air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
However, further scattered downpours and storms will spring up during the afternoon.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Instagram head Adam Mosseri is expected to take the stand Tuesday afternoon.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The stock rose 4.2% in recent afternoon trading, a day after it closed at a record low of $3.79.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“I hope you had a nice afternoon with your dad.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
European authorities issued health warnings, battled wildfires and urged people to avoid outdoor activities during afternoons.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
While the afternoons blazed, Tim sailed Melville’s waves of prose, alert to the rumble of an epic whale beneath their surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 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
It was one of those dramatic Los Angeles afternoons when the sky had darkened early and rain felt inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I’m on deadline this summer. I need those afternoons to work.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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