When nightfall came, we were still waiting for the electricity to come back on.
since you aren't taking a flashlight, make sure you're back at camp by nightfall
Recent Examples on the WebIn the mountain highlands of China, a snake waits until nightfall to slip out from its leafy hiding place.—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 Come nightfall every summer weekend my family rolls out our fire pit and turns this space into a backyard entertainment haven.—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2024 Slowly, the mood shifted and by nightfall, the demonstration turned to civil unrest.—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024 The strongest geomagnetic storm in nearly 20 years began slamming into Earth on Friday, and as nightfall approaches in Idaho, there’s a good chance the Gem State’s sky could be alight with aurora borealis — the northern lights.—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightfall
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