Examples of nightfall in a Sentence
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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By nightfall, thousands of protesters had gathered outside City Hall and other, smaller protests were being held elsewhere in Istanbul; in the capital, Ankara; and in other cities.
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Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The lander is expected to operate for 10 days before lunar nightfall plunges it into darkness, rendering the spacecraft inoperable.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
By nightfall, the albergue was quiet, with only the sound of breath filling the air.
—Daniela Diaz, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Skies should clear by nightfall, and Thursday is expected to be sunny, with a high of 53.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The lander is expected to operate for 10 days before lunar nightfall plunges it into darkness, rendering the spacecraft inoperable.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
By nightfall, the albergue was quiet, with only the sound of breath filling the air.
—Daniela Diaz, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Skies should clear by nightfall, and Thursday is expected to be sunny, with a high of 53.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Nightfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightfall. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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