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  • past tense form of dawn.
  • past participle of dawn.
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dawned



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But as we drove further into the village it dawned on us just how many of the bright white Andalusian homes had seemingly been spared.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

But the realization dawned that Ronnie might, as it were, take the bullet for Stuart.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

But as the EV age dawned, helped by top-down policy such as generous subsidies, Chinese firms hit the throttle.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

But on the morning of 26 April 1986, Serhiy remembers waking around 6am, full of excitement, to find his wedding day had dawned gloriously sunny.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

At last, understanding dawned on Baaz’s face, followed by something else.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray



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