dawned
Example Sentences
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Was there a specific moment when it dawned on the “Hacks” team that Jimmy and Kayla deserved more airtime?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Suddenly, they referred to me as they used to refer to my father. Something dawned upon me: that I was the king now.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Then it dawned on her the ring could have been in the box with her Vinted order.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
And when Folarin arrived a few weeks later, entering the world just hours before Independence Day dawned, he did so as an American citizen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Thursday morning, the day of the Olympic all-around competition, dawned bright and clear.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
