night shift

Example Sentences

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"Two days ago, I was walking home early in the morning after my night shift when I heard loud booms," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

In 2026 the city holds the title European Capital of Culture, though culture has been working the night shift here for centuries.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Doukopil claimed that his night shift will be “more accountable and more transparent than Cronkite.”

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

He was found at 05:16 the next day near Grangetown train station by a cleaner who had just finished a night shift.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

I assume they are just finishing the night shift, because they are hunched over screens, their chins propped on their hands, or slumped against broomsticks, barely remembering to sweep.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth