as in occurred (to)
to enter the mind of
it finally dawned on me that I had been going the wrong way
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Authorities allege that Dunmars intentionally struck Hayes' vehicle a second time before leaving the scene.—
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The agent struck by the bullet was examined by emergency medical services personnel at the scene and was not seriously injured, officials said.—
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Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Dawned (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawned%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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