forenoons

noun

plural of forenoon
as in mornings
the time from sunrise until noon enjoy the relatively cool forenoon, for the afternoon promises to be a scorcher

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mornings
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  • However, the responsibilities of leading a large constitutional office required me to balance my schedule, including senior leadership meetings held on Tuesday mornings that often conflicted with BCC meetings.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Two mornings of heavy rains have seen rainfall totals climb rapidly.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
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