dawn
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His arrival at Adobe came at the dawn of software-as-a service, which at the time was a revolutionary shift toward monetizing software via subscription business models.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Galavi, a mechanic and resident of this city on the US border, did not hesitate to get up at dawn to welcome the team when it landed at 5:00 am.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
As dawn broke black plumes of smoke rose over Russia's second city, where Vladimir Putin is due to address the financial event on Friday.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Below, the Matachel River ran smooth in the silent dawn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Somehow, before dawn, he had to get out of here.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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