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sunrise

[suhn-rahyz] / ˈsʌnˌraɪz /


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In Los Angeles, for example, the earliest sunrise occurs before the solstice, while the latest sunset takes place afterward.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

There’s something soothing about a “stretch and release” class with sea views just after sunrise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Shopkeepers open before sunrise and shut between noon and 4pm.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Several other neighborhoods in the area remained threatened and under evacuation orders after sunrise, however.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Bryan’s neighbor, though, spotted him returning home at sunrise.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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