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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

Samples were collected during daytime sleep after night shift work and during the following night shift.

From Science Daily May 30, 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 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

She carried a gunnysack, which held her other dress and night shift.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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