I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says.
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The Arietid meteor shower is expected to peak on Sunday, June 7, after daybreak, according to Starwalk, an online astronomical event tracker.—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026 The loss of light meant retreating to safe positions until daybreak.—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026 Things grew worse that Tuesday night, and unendurable weather drove us into the plane at daybreak on Wednesday.—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026 Resident colobus monkeys’ distinctly guttural roars serve as singular natural alarms at daybreak, when an inspired array of adventures await.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for daybreak