late afternoon

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The patio was catching the late afternoon sun, and the olive oil surrounding the gigantes — those enormous, tender butter beans — seemed almost gilded.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

As the summer heat swelled in the late afternoon, Druzhkivka residents flocked to the waterways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

To reduce these risks, matches are generally scheduled outside the hottest part of the day, with many kick-offs taking place in the late afternoon or evening.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Simpson’s infamous car chase on television from across the country, Weschler burst into tears at the sight of the late afternoon sun cutting through the smog.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It’s late afternoon and David is only on his third delivery of the day.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman