in the sun

phrase

: in the public eye

Examples of in the sun in a Sentence

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The techniques reveal fine details in the sun’s corona, which is white in this image. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026 The variable camshaft timing solenoids were caked with spent bearing debris; removing the timing chain cover revealed a pool of silvery gunk that collected at the bottom; and the oil pan is shinier than a spoon in the sun. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Nov. 2026 The researchers chose to study people who frequently use tanning beds as a sort of proxy for people who spend more time in the sun, Dibben says. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 2 Nov. 2026 Stay Out Of The Sunlight Leaving perfume bottles in the sun is harmful for reasons beyond heat alone. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the sun

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in the sun was in 1657

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“In the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20sun. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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