Boar born in the wild quickly become nocturnal to avoid being shot at, which frequently happens. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
nocturnal animals are active at night. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
nocturnal darkness. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Neighbors ... said they wouldn't rest until the large black snake, which appears to be nocturnal, is no longer free. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
He calls his nocturnal Internet friends the Black Road. From Wordnik.com. [Trust Me-Jeff Abbott « The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews] Reference
Umboi Island people call the nocturnal aerial creatures "ropen.". From Wordnik.com. [Earthfiles.com Articles] Reference
I recalled the nocturnal raid on the funeral parlor north of LA. From Wordnik.com. [Violets Are Blue]
Some animals, called nocturnal animals, prefer the dark to the light. From Wordnik.com. [Summit Daily News - Top Stories] Reference
This was our chance to sneak a nocturnal peek at the animals while they relaxed after their daylight duties. From Wordnik.com. [Blayney Chronicle] Reference
She even explained the word "nocturnal" to me and my father a few weeks ago. From Wordnik.com. [When You Care Enough to Send the Very Worst - SpouseBUZZ] Reference
Yes, my daughter is already talkin 'shite about my sleep habits, but "nocturnal"?. From Wordnik.com. [he's gotta have his dip-tet, honey] Reference
"Unless you want to see what kind of nocturnal carnivores your babbling can attract.". From Wordnik.com. [Mid Flinx]
In France they say "nuit d' encre" to mean the darkest night and EN smells kind of nocturnal to me. From Wordnik.com. [Perfume Review: Lalique Encre Noir] Reference
Compared to Lutens's first ode to jasmine, A La Nuit, Sarrasins is sweeter and softer and perhaps even more "nocturnal". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-08-01] Reference
Sting then re-recorded the track with his band for the 'Ten Summoner's Tales' album making it, in his words, more 'nocturnal'. From Wordnik.com. [It's Probably Me, CD] Reference
So in nocturnal solitude forlorn. From Wordnik.com. [Rural Hours] Reference
Most slugs and snails are nocturnal, meaning they feed at night. From Wordnik.com. [marconews.com Stories] Reference
He, like my "nocturnal" father, wound up each of his remarks with an indistinct, inward growl. From Wordnik.com. [A Reckless Character And Other Stories] Reference
The 'coon-hunt is a "nocturnal" sport, and therefore does not interfere with the negro's regular labour. From Wordnik.com. [The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire] Reference
It also provides a perfect domain for sun bears, who are '' nocturnal '' (act at night), to keep away from its predators. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]]
One more glance into the dark ward, in which something begins to reign which is not sleep, but merely a kind of nocturnal stupor. From Wordnik.com. [The New Book of Martyrs] Reference
They're called nocturnal eaters. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 20, 2007] Reference
'nocturnal' character of the animals in the 'night zoo'. From Wordnik.com. [TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com] Reference
'' nocturnal '' (act at night), to keep away from its predators. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]]
"There seem to be some kind of nocturnal insects on this rock, and they like the taste of Herald. From Wordnik.com. [Winds Of Fate]
His nocturnal breathing often kept his wife awake. From Wordnik.com. [Time for Bed] Reference
These days, the trendiest nocturnal hangouts are in Palermo Hollywood. From Wordnik.com. [TRAVEL: HOTTER THAN THE TANGO] Reference
Until recently, Cox thought she was alone with her odd nocturnal habits. From Wordnik.com. [Wake-Up Call] Reference
"Good headlights and the 'Night Panel' feature is a nice gimmick for nocturnal types.". From Wordnik.com. [From the logbook: Saab 9-5] Reference
How I wish to color world a dull black and blue just to spite him with nocturnal hues. From Wordnik.com. [His Name Was Do Re Mi] Reference
Scientific history is replete with tales of scientists with nocturnal "aha!" experiences. From Wordnik.com. [Sleep Now, Remember Later] Reference
They were preparing to go off on a nocturnal search for illegals coming across the border. From Wordnik.com. [Bush's Spanish Lessons] Reference
Atnight, however, that weird, ineffable smell would come out like some nocturnal creature. From Wordnik.com. [Who Lives on Barriedale Road?] Reference
She is the least threatening but certainly the most likable nocturnal sovereign in recent memory. From Wordnik.com. [Rodney Punt: Magic Flute at Santa Fe Opera] Reference
That made the nocturnal meeting in the gardens of the presidential residence this month even more bizarre. From Wordnik.com. [Chavez's Military Maneuvers] Reference
STRIKE FIGHTERSF-15E Strike Eagle Equipped with infrared targeting, the Strike Eagle is a nocturnal specialist. From Wordnik.com. [Did Saddam Blink?] Reference
These days, their nocturnal appeals deliver a single message with growing urgency: heal the breach with the United States. From Wordnik.com. [IS PARIS BACK ON BOARD?] Reference
If you want to talk, there are nocturnal radio call-in shows where you'll always find a host willing to let you vent your spleen. From Wordnik.com. [After Midnight] Reference
But then, paternity suits are so common that the millionaire player-scum-rock-stars dismiss them as little more than nocturnal turnovers. From Wordnik.com. [A Magical Mystery Tour] Reference
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