The setting sun cast long shadows across the land.

Meaning: The sun was going down, and its light was making long dark areas on the ground.

Choice of Words: Setting means sinking below the horizon. Cast means to throw or send something. Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked. Across means from one side to the other. Land is the solid part of the Earth's surface.

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