afternoon

Example Sentences

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It was unclear Tuesday afternoon exactly who would become president.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Well, why didn’t you tell me that this afternoon?”

From Literature

The rain did not dampen the spirits of a hearty and colourful band of about two dozen Zimbabwe fans, who danced and sang throughout the damp afternoon to serenade their team's qualification.

From Barron's

European stocks steadied in early afternoon deals after Tokyo closed lower, with Chinese markets again shut for the Lunar New Year.

From Barron's

Now, ahead of the company’s Tuesday afternoon quarterly earnings release, investors are feeling bullish about what the dealmaking might bring down the line, even though the acquisitions closed too late to impact the latest results.

From MarketWatch