grow late

Examples (10)

• As the evening began to grow late, the guests prepared to depart.
• The conversation continued, even as the hour started to grow late.
• We realized it would soon grow too late to finish our task today.
• She watched the shadows lengthen, knowing it would grow late before he returned.
• It had begun to grow quite late when they finally reached their destination.
• Don't let the night grow too late before making your decision.
• The old man reminisced, oblivious to the fact that the day was growing late.
• By the time they reached the summit, it had already grown late.
• He often worked until it grew very late, burning the midnight oil.
• Even though it was growing late, the children showed no signs of tiredness.