first light

Example Sentences

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The first light also sets an internal timer for melatonin to be produced again 14 hours later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Shortly after picking up our dinner at Joan’s on Third, my friend started asking Lynda questions, first light questions like “Where are you from?” and “What do you do?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

Nonetheless, we take a page out of Hemingway’s book and leave The Mira “as soon after first light as possible.”

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

At first light on Saturday, more than 80 personnel from Alpine Rescue, Guardia di Finanza Rescue, Carabinieri and the local fire brigade resumed the search.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

I set out at first light and drove laps around the Hab, trying to stay on untouched ground.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir