light out

Example Sentences

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Well, that is the question, and you do wonder why these kids don’t just light out for Portland.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

You Dean Mears took the light out of my life.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

Pretty soon, it’ll be light out past 9 p.m. and if you want a challenge, try to convince kids to go to bed before it’s dark.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

It might be the first time you realize you’re sweating in long sleeves, or step out of your office into warmer air, or eat dinner while it’s miraculously, implausibly still light out.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2023

Mrs. Coulter said, “Lyra, I should put the light out if I were you. You’re tired, and we’ll be busy tomorrow.”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman