approaching midnight
Frequency: 8.014.1 per million words
when the time is close to 12 o'clock at night
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Examples (10)
- It was approaching midnight when I finally reached home.
- The party continued, with guests still arriving as it was approaching midnight.
- She realized it was approaching midnight and she hadn't started her essay yet.
- As the clock was approaching midnight, the excitement in the city grew.
- We knew it was approaching midnight by the quietness of the streets.
- The last train was due to depart, and the hour was rapidly approaching midnight.
- The detective worked tirelessly, often until approaching midnight, to solve the case.
- With the deadline approaching midnight, the team was under immense pressure.
- He promised to be home by approaching midnight, but he was still stuck in traffic.
- The children were fast asleep long before the time was approaching midnight.