as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Noun
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The ride offers dramatic views of the Rio Grande Valley, Albuquerque cityscape, and sunsets over the desert to the west.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Its broad, meticulously kept tanned dunes dissolving into rolling surf and the deep blue Pacific with breathtaking sunsets are a photographer’s dream.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Threshold Printed Plush Throw This versatile blanket can be draped over accent chairs and sofas or used as a warm layer on a bed or for chilly fall nights outside.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Gaudin was not a kid who grew up listening to the Braves on hot summer nights in Georgia or Tennessee, South Carolina or Alabama.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The beginning of fall means Californians will experience less daylight in the mornings and evenings.—
Hannah Poukish
September 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The 100 percent cotton fabric feels airy yet substantial enough to use for colder evenings.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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