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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • But after several hours in the sun, her 10-year-old grandniece was falling ill.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Rust mimics the rich warmth that naturally develops after time in the sun.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 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
  • 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.
    Kelly Morlan, Health, 30 June 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
  • Her husband then fell trying to help her up, but waited for hours in the sun for emergency responders to arrive.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • But this isn’t simply a story of a golden generation enjoying its moment in the sun.
    Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Crust-free for the kids and full of flavor for the adults, these mini sandwiches are just the thing to hold you over for a few more hours in the sun before heading in for the day.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • The courtyard restaurant is perfect for sipping coffee in the sun; the menu here has more indulgent options like paellas and hamburgers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • That means asphalt and metal benches could cause burns on bare skin, and cars left in the sun will reach potentially fatal temperatures, experts say.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • On Chicago’s West Side, small groups huddled under the shade of trees on lawn chairs in Humboldt Park while others basked in the sun along the edge of the park’s lagoon.
    Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • To help prevent wrinkles from forming around your eyes naturally, Zeichner recommends wearing sunglasses in the sun, as well as regular glasses to prevent squinting.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026
  • Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of Washington Secrets, which arrives groggy after a day in the sun and a night staying up too late watching World Cup soccer.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
  • Beth Straka, the deputy director of community affairs & police services for the city of Latrobe, says that officials are ready for thousands of people to descend upon the downtown for the hot fun in the sun.
    Christopher Derose, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Madison, 29, along with her husband, Gunnar, 31, their son Jack, 4, and her parents headed to Cancun to enjoy quality family time in the sun.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • For entertaining, the Ebern Designs conversation set, which comfortably seats three, is worth a look, while an oversized recliner chair for under $200 is perfect for afternoon reading sessions and relaxing in the sun.
    Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • In 100-degree temperatures, the interior of cars left parked in the sun can reach 130 to 173 degrees, according to Hot Car Calculator.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • Things grow even more surreal when Jeffrey Epstein’s face appears in the sun, spoofing the Teletubbies, and Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Steve Bannon take the place of Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po, and Tinky-Winky.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026

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