: a night when a person stays awake until a late hour
We're tired today because we had a late night last night.
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Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Later in April, the high court blocked the deportations of a group of Venezuelans in North Texas through a late-night order, after multiple lower courts had not yet paused the deportations.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
But instead of heading to parties or family gatherings like many of his peers, Baker reported to his late-night shift at Burger King — still in his graduation attire, minus the robe.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
Casey Urlacher was among 140 defendants granted executive clemency in a flurry of late-night activity on Jan. 20, 2021, just hours before Trump left the White House.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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The bar Le Champ de Mars, a local institution that has been around for more than 100 years, is a late-night spot for shots and dancing.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Later in April, the high court blocked the deportations of a group of Venezuelans in North Texas through a late-night order, after multiple lower courts had not yet paused the deportations.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
But instead of heading to parties or family gatherings like many of his peers, Baker reported to his late-night shift at Burger King — still in his graduation attire, minus the robe.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
Casey Urlacher was among 140 defendants granted executive clemency in a flurry of late-night activity on Jan. 20, 2021, just hours before Trump left the White House.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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“Late-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late-night. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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