by night
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: at night : during the night
New York by night is very different from New York by day.
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The film follows Dan-bi, a member of the youth protection team by day and an aspiring writer by night.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Kate Dingwall is a spirits and wine writer by day, and a sommelier by night.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The combination of rugged adventure by day and low-key luxury by night was a hit with many of the guests on board, most of whom were over 60 and didn’t want to sacrifice comfort to see the Kimberley’s remarkable natural wonders.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Photo : Sidekick Creative Agency The penthouse lounge by night.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Kate Dingwall is a spirits and wine writer by day, and a sommelier by night.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The combination of rugged adventure by day and low-key luxury by night was a hit with many of the guests on board, most of whom were over 60 and didn’t want to sacrifice comfort to see the Kimberley’s remarkable natural wonders.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Photo : Sidekick Creative Agency The penthouse lounge by night.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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“By night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20night. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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