sunrise

Example Sentences

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The gunfire did not appear to faze tourists, who ascended Morro Dois Irmaos at dawn on Tuesday to watch the sunrise over Rio's sweeping panorama of mountains and curved beaches.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He said spring and summer sunrise hikes "would not be feasible" if parking was not available until after 03:00.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

After weeks calling the agency only to get a recorded message, she woke before sunrise recently to wait in line at an Arizona Department of Economic Security office in south Phoenix.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Oh his ideal Sunday, Kenny Scharf would wake up before sunrise and get moving: swimming at Venice Beach, biking to his studio and hiking to one of the best views in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Sometime before sunrise, Dad comes into my room, kisses my forehead, and says goodbye.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan