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  • past tense form of dawn.
  • past participle of dawn.
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Though the foldable was developed on his watch, Apple is anxious to set a tone that a new innovative day has dawned at the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

But the moment it dawned on Mitch that his kid brother would “play on Sundays” was when Justin threw for 489 yards as a true freshman in a 54-35 win over Arizona State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

And if Snead was going to win himself a championship, it dawned on him that everything that had carried the Rams to this point would have to change.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

The celebrations were as ecstatic on the touchline as they were in the stands; disbelief as it dawned on players, staff and fans that Wales were heading to their first semi-final.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

As the enormity of my helplessness dawned on me, my position began to slip.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen



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