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Time of day is also important as certain flowers like the California poppies are sun sensitive, opening their petals only once the sun comes out in full force around midday.—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 By Tuesday afternoon, Election Day turnout in suburban Cook County surpassed just over 91,000 ballots cast, county election officials told reporters at a midday news conference downtown.—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 About 250 conferencegoers gathered at the two eateries at midday Monday to watch a livestream of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote speech, which took place at a packed house at SAP Center.—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026 Monday’s Fantasy 5 midday draw numbers — 13, 14, 24, 27, 34 — were on a ticket from the Jacksonville Publix at 9100-3 Merrill Road and a free Quick Pick ticket at a Clay County Walmart Market at 2570 County Road 220 in Middleburg.—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of midday was
before the 12th century