sunrise

Example Sentences

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Only after sunrise did people dare to leave their homes, and by then a ferocious fire was huffing thick plumes of smoke over the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Another concerns so-called "sunrise" and "sunset" clauses under which the EU side of the accord would kick in once the United States makes fully good on its pledges, and would expire unless renewed in 2028.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

On the second Monday in May, Motsak’s shift ended with a sunrise as he restarted one of the pieces of equipment at 5 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

An overnight parking clampdown aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour at a beauty spot where people hike to catch the sunrise will not solve the problem, locals say.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“I think...” he said, still a little hoarse, “I think the turtle comes here every sunrise and leaves after a while.”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook