as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
by cockcrow the mysterious stranger had vanished
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There is, however, a fitness center equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and resistance training, as well as an outdoor yoga platform with breathtaking vantage points and complimentary classes offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during sunrise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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Temperatures drop back into the low to mid-40s in many neighborhoods by sunrise on Tuesday morning.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Tiny tweaks can change the whole day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere Garage door-style windows line the wall in the bar area, ready to open up the space on warm days.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon, following a morning court hearing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to capital murder in Athena’s killing moments before the evidence presentation in his trial was set to begin Tuesday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The dawn of agriculture — a major shift in human history — brought new people to Europe from southwestern Asia.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Around dawn, a large high-speed ferry arrived alongside the vessel to assist with the evacuation.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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“Cockcrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockcrow. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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