It liked to wait until nightfall on desolate snow-covered roads to do so.

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The 3 p.m. kickoff gave Britons just enough time to wash up and get down to the stadium, ensuring they'd be off the streets until nightfall.

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And the onset of standard time's early nightfall seemed inconsequential as voters arrived at polling stations until closing time.

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