daylight

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General Dan Caine -- the top US military officer, who spoke alongside Trump -- said these forces "audaciously penetrated enemy territory in broad daylight to find, fix and recover" the pilot.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Even in winter, when clocks were set back, they remained one hour ahead of GMT, again to maximise usable daylight and support wartime productivity.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Although originally a wartime measure, daylight saving became a lasting feature in many countries, continuing to shape daily routines, work patterns, and how people experience daylight throughout the year.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

They were also more active during daylight hours.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

He wrapped mine also to keep down the clatter, and soon we were pedaling through the blacked-out streets of Haarlem at a speed that would have scared me even in daylight.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom