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twilight

[twahy-lahyt] / ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt /


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With each instructive and poetic chapter, she shows us how time used to be measured by birdsong and flower bud, the color of twilight and the wide wheel of stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In the far north of the UK, particularly northern Scotland, there will be close to 19 hours of daylight, with twilight lingering well into the night and barely any true darkness.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The receiver class includes three household names in the twilight of their careers: Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Stefon Diggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Or, God forbid, should I find someone to marry just for the purpose of taking care of me in my twilight years?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

In Sagan’s twilight, through the haze of dirt and mist, the lake comes into view.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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