as in twilights
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we stopped playing at dusk, since it was getting too dark to see the ball
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as in darkens
to grow dark
the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.
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Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens slightly, about 3 minutes.
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Citizen scientists are invited to build their own instrument to measure changes that occur in the atmosphere when the sky momentarily darkens.
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The sunsets and people watching at this hotel are both 10 out of 10.
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Warm evenings, late sunsets, and relaxing summer nights set the stage for a month filled with celestial highlights from a pair of meteor showers to beautiful moon pairings and the luminous core of the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
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Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.
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An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia, with heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees, posing significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, as warm nights offer no respite.
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In addition to the dangerous heat, there is a chance for a few pop-up storms, mainly Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
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“Dusks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusks. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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