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[dawn] / dɔn /




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Galavi, a mechanic and resident of this city on the US border, did not hesitate to get up at dawn to welcome the team when it landed at 5:00 am.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The sequel will take place on an abandoned tropical paradise island with the aim remaining the same as the first edition - make sure all your characters last until dawn.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Farmers arrived at dawn with tomatoes, gourds, chillies, lemons and melons.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Below, the Matachel River ran smooth in the silent dawn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

That night he ran and we ran until just before dawn I could see the glow from the Coleman lamp coming through the windows of the cabin across the swamp near our home.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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