first light
Example Sentences
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The first light also sets an internal timer for melatonin to be produced again 14 hours later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
The Alpine rescue service said that due to fog and low visibility, helicopters could not take off at first light on Sunday.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Nonetheless, we take a page out of Hemingway’s book and leave The Mira “as soon after first light as possible.”
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
The Coast Guard Cutter Sea Otter crew will remain on scene overnight to continue the search, and helicopter crews were set to rejoin the effort at first light, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
With first light, Edwin again woke him by shaking his shoulder.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
