night shift

Example Sentences

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But beneath that poise lie challenges far heavier than night shifts or 10-round fights.

From BBC

Despite receiving treatment from the team's physio at half-time, Lang did not realise the cut on his elbow had been infected until he noticed swelling and increasing pain during a night shift that evening.

From BBC

Toxic gas is believed to have built up underground in poorly ventilated tunnels, causing the workers to collapse just before the end of their night shift.

From BBC

In New York, Duvall worked night shifts at the post office, washed dishes and kept auditioning.

From Los Angeles Times

With a 12‑hour night shift ahead, the work was simply more trouble than it was worth for the mother of two.

From Barron's