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night-time

British

noun

1. the time from sunset to sunrise; night as distinct from day
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a night-time prowler

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Night-time footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers removing fallen masonry to try to reach Berivan's trapped mother as she begs to know: "Is my daughter alive?"

From BBC

However, data from the Night-Time Industries Association, compiled by CGA Intelligence, does show that the number of clubs, pubs, bars and casinos has declined by 28% since the Covid pandemic, and continued to fall last year.

From BBC

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC

Everyone else is allowed a couple more hours before night-time curfew.

From Literature

And then she’s back and leading us to a hiding place in the park where we’ll wait till night-time.

From Literature

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