by night
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: at night : during the night
New York by night is very different from New York by day.
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New this summer: by night, the space turns into a moody and groovy cocktail bar, with special speakeasy nights on Saturdays, as well as karaoke and trivia on the weekdays.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Fortunately, that fear would be crushed by night's end.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
Listen to this article A modern Greek restaurant that flips into a European dancehall by night.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024
By Meg Zukin August 1, 2024 8:10 AM EDT
Outspoken and opinionated Ayesha Shamsi is a teacher by day and an aspiring poet by night in Uzma Jalaluddin’s refreshing retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
—Meg Zukin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Fortunately, that fear would be crushed by night's end.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
Listen to this article A modern Greek restaurant that flips into a European dancehall by night.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024
By Meg Zukin August 1, 2024 8:10 AM EDT
Outspoken and opinionated Ayesha Shamsi is a teacher by day and an aspiring poet by night in Uzma Jalaluddin’s refreshing retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
—Meg Zukin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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“By night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20night. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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