as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Common areas include eight fireplaces, a billiards room, and winding stone staircases that lead to multiple terraces to take in the kaleidoscopic sunsets that paint the backdrop against the Santa Ynez mountains.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The organization also hosts community building events such as movie nights and dance lessons.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory in Tupper Lake takes advantage of these pristine nightscapes with free public stargazing and telescope access on most clear nights.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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Over on the west coast, in Pizzo Calabro, evenings often revolve around pizza at Forte della Monacella, an absolutely gorgeous restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Huntsville, the Census Bureau plans to recruit 25 volunteer postal workers who will collect responses from households outside of their regular mail-delivering work hours, in the evenings or on weekends.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Sundowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundowns. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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