How to Use in the sun in a Sentence

in the sun

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  • Leave the lid open and allow the trash can to dry in the sun.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Leave the lid open to allow the garbage can to air-dry in the sun.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Fun in the sun — or better still, shade — is how to hit the bars this time of year.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026
  • These steps will help your tween or teen embrace their body and have fun in the sun this summer.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 19 July 2026
  • In certain places, the calm surface sparkles in the sun’s waning light.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • Just add a basic tank and comfy sandals, and you’re set for fun in the sun.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • He gets paid, his profile stays high, and the brands get a fleeting moment in the sun.
    Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Serve it alongside crusty bread and olive oil for the perfect lunch in the sun, or a light and easy dinner.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • People are out in the sun; there’s no sunblock, and this woman clearly is a hard case.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • However, keep up with watering, and don’t leave any soil bare to bake in the sun.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • Liquid detergents will damage the waxy coating on leaves and can make plants scorch in the sun.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The upper deck is piled high with some that are strung together like popcorn garlands drying in the sun.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
  • Pallets of bottled water outside the cooling tent sat baking in the sun.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • He is then covered in plastic wrap and left to bake in the sun; afterward, the other cast members feed him the fish.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
  • This missing silver is a source for confusion in the sun's history.
    Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026
  • When other plants wilt in the sun, rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) thrives in it.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • But after several hours in the sun, her 10-year-old grandniece was falling ill.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Even without jumping in the water, there is still plenty of fun in the sun available to area visitors.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • The rest of the carousel captures carefree family moments in the sun, from beach outings to poolside fun.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • There’s also plenty of outdoor lounge space, a bar, and outdoor dining room to maximize that time in the sun.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • The Yankees got to him for another run in the eighth when Andy Pages lost a fly ball in the sun.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 July 2026
  • Following a couple days in the sun (and thankfully a little bit of a tan), Austin was next.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 July 2026
  • Mulch and smart watering finish the job Bare soil bakes in the sun and radiates that heat back into the yard.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Rust mimics the rich warmth that naturally develops after time in the sun.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Rooms The hotel’s bright, colorful rooms are the perfect landing pad after a long day in the sun.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Brooks Nader has been enjoying some time in the sun during a trip to Saint-Tropez.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • These warm white lights automatically charge in the sun for as little as six hours, and can stay lit for up to 12.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • Those who are extra groggy in the mornings or take a long time to wake up may benefit from a cold shower and a walk outside in the sun.
    Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
  • My previous dermatologist had told me the reddish-brown spots on my chest and legs that would flare in the sun and heat were just age spots.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 1 July 2026
  • An extra week in the sun can turn lawn clippings and trimmings into a smelly soup and attract bugs and other unwanted pests.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

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