break of day

Example Sentences

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For others, the break of day was like the atomic bomb test sequence in “Oppenheimer” — an irrevocable countdown leading to oblivion.

From Los Angeles Times

The album’s title doesn’t just refer to the break of day; it was her mom’s name, too.

From New York Times

In a statement released through his publicist, the family said Dr. John, who was born Mac Rebennack, died “toward the break of day” of a heart attack.

From Seattle Times

Often, I woke at the break of day.

From The New Yorker

‘Do you really mean to start before the break of day?’

From Literature