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

HONOLULU—My roommates woke up, one by one, at sunrise last week, zipping open their suitcases and sleepily walking to the bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Often, that’s during Tuesday writing nights, where writers typically work until sunrise.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"We will stay here until sunrise," the man said.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple