dawned

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But the realization dawned that Ronnie might, as it were, take the bullet for Stuart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But as the EV age dawned, helped by top-down policy such as generous subsidies, Chinese firms hit the throttle.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But on the morning of 26 April 1986, Serhiy remembers waking around 6am, full of excitement, to find his wedding day had dawned gloriously sunny.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It dawned on them that this wasn’t just an interlude but their calling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

It dawned on me that this was what it was like to be dead.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros