How to Use in the sun in a Sentence
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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
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Leave the lid open to allow the garbage can to air-dry in the sun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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But even green beans and peppers can grow a little limp in the sun.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
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This easy peach potpie is perfect for those long days spent in the sun.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
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Fun in the sun — or better still, shade — is how to hit the bars this time of year.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026
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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
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In certain places, the calm surface sparkles in the sun’s waning light.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
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Just add a basic tank and comfy sandals, and you’re set for fun in the sun.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 28 June 2026
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He gets paid, his profile stays high, and the brands get a fleeting moment in the sun.
—Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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During the day, they were tied up and forced to lie on the ground in the sun; they were beaten with sticks.
—Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
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And make sure to drink lots of water and avoid being out in the sun during the hottest time of the day.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
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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
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People are out in the sun; there’s no sunblock, and this woman clearly is a hard case.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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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
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Liquid detergents will damage the waxy coating on leaves and can make plants scorch in the sun.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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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
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Pallets of bottled water outside the cooling tent sat baking in the sun.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
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After basking in the sun all day, Ratajkowski stripped down even further for a late-night swim.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
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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
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The heat won’t be the only thing spoiling New Yorkers’ fun in the sun this weekend.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
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This missing silver is a source for confusion in the sun's history.
—Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026
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Drying your white clothes in the sun is the best way to maintain their brightness since the sun acts as a natural bleaching agent.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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When other plants wilt in the sun, rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) thrives in it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
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But after several hours in the sun, her 10-year-old grandniece was falling ill.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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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
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The rest of the carousel captures carefree family moments in the sun, from beach outings to poolside fun.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
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Fast-forward to today, and drawing is having a similar moment in the sun.
—Danielle Zickl, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026
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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
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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
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Following a couple days in the sun (and thankfully a little bit of a tan), Austin was next.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 July 2026
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