afternoon

Example Sentences

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The sheer volume is so tough to manage that it may not open until the afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The Renaissance IPO ETF was trading around $54 Tuesday afternoon.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He said that on the afternoon of 6 June, Andrea had told him she was in trouble for not helping clean the house.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As of Monday afternoon, an estimated 50,000 residents remained under an evacuation order as the crisis at the facility, GKN Aerospace, spilled into its fourth day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“Ruby, your place is a true standout. I wish we had more time, but we really must get back to the studios. I’ve got a meeting this afternoon with the set designer.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu