from dawn to/until dusk

idiom

: from early morning until early evening
She drove from dawn to/until dusk.

Examples of from dawn to/until dusk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Abstaining from eating and drinking (including water) is practiced from dawn to dusk, a time that should be devoted to strengthening one's relationship with God, increasing prayer, charity, and generosity, and intensifying the study of the Quran. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023 The park, which is open from dawn to dusk daily, features over 70 works of art. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 17 July 2023 During the coming four weeks, hundreds of millions of Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for indulgent nighttime meals. Jack Jeffery, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023 Saturday is not, with periods of rain from dawn to dusk and most areas picking up a beneficial inch or more. David Streit, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 The trails are open daily from dawn to dusk ($4 for adults, members are free). Remy Tumin, New York Times, 29 June 2023 Ramadan is expected to begin Wednesday evening, with Muslims fasting from dawn until dusk during the holy month, a time of prayer, reflection, service, and charity. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023 Operation Deer Watch is held Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 and asks volunteers to report location, deer type and the number of deer seen from dawn to dusk. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 29 July 2023 The paintings in an exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum devoted to the American Romantic are colored by his feeling for the shifting look of a day, from dawn to dusk to moonrise. Lance Esplund, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2023 See More

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“From dawn to/until dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20dawn%20to%2Funtil%20dusk. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.

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