sun

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According to Plutarch, writing nearly five centuries later: “The sun was eclipsed and as darkness descended, everyone was struck with terror, thinking it a portent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Different programs are designed each year and run in a sequence once the sun sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Here, the sun cast stark, dramatic shadows across the moon’s steep cliffs, rugged ripples and seemingly bottomless craters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

They wrapped up with another new song, Into The Sun, whose lyrical mantra - "I'll follow you into the sun" - is dedicated to their loyal fans.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I shielded my eyes against the sun as I greeted Mr. Wong, perched on the wagon seat, reins in hand.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu