dawned
Example Sentences
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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
“Suddenly, they referred to me as they used to refer to my father. Something dawned upon me: that I was the king now.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
And when Folarin arrived a few weeks later, entering the world just hours before Independence Day dawned, he did so as an American citizen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
It dawned on me that I was smiling, and I couldn’t stop.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
