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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
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As things stood by nightfall, Mr. Modi would need at least 33 seats from allies to cross the 272 minimum for forming a government.
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Pragati K.b. Atul Loke, New York Times, 4 June 2024
The first Passover Seder meal will be on April 22 after nightfall, and the second Seder will be on April 23 after nightfall.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
But when nightfall comes, the town turns into a nightmare.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
Dip sushi as the sun dips, too, and the city lights up by nightfall.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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Pragati K.b. Atul Loke, New York Times, 4 June 2024
The first Passover Seder meal will be on April 22 after nightfall, and the second Seder will be on April 23 after nightfall.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
But when nightfall comes, the town turns into a nightmare.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
Dip sushi as the sun dips, too, and the city lights up by nightfall.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for nightfall
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightfall. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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