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night shift

[nahyt shift] / ˈnaɪt ˌʃɪft /


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It worked on Raycer Martin, a 19-year-old student and wine-bar chef from Arizona who plays videogames to relax after his night shift.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Most participants also worked in healthcare, which means the results may not apply to all night shift workers.

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

Richard Thompson says his wife was working a night shift as a carer in Grimsby when her moped was stolen.

From BBC May 19, 2026

"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 the next day’s laundry I see Therese’s night shift, stained with blood.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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