night shift

Example Sentences

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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

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

"If we couldn't do it, I think the boss has to shut down the place for night shift."

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Since April, Chambliss has worked the night shift overseeing a team of 200 welders, plumbers and electricians at a local data-center construction site.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 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