Example Sentences

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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

It dawned on them that this wasn’t just an interlude but their calling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"It dawned on me - I literally can't remember being in that room - I can't remember anything from his childhood," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

When the light dawned in the morning, they were like a company of ghosts, their faces drained and pale with strain, their beards and hair white with snow and salt spray.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong