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Recent Examples of sunlightOn a branch in a patch of sunlight, the owl landed and stared at us with big, bright, curious yellow eyes.—Toh Gouttenoire, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The answer begins in the deep sea, a world with little to no sunlight.—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025 Back in the living room, the sunlight is already fading—the double exposure losing its potency, the apartment looking more like the foyer.—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025 Sun Exposure: Dappled sunlight Soil Type: Loose, organically-rich Soil pH: Acidic
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Hostas are one of the most popular plants for shady gardens.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunlight
Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, according to new research, indicating that our planet is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
With beer specials like PBR and Highlife, live music from Truckstop Preachers and Little Johnny Trailer Trash, and a mullet contest, the Trailer Trash Bash is the perfect way to let loose and enjoy the fun of the sun in Charlotte and the dive-bar energy of Small Bar.
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AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Bologna’s Italian-Canadian president, Joey Saputo, the longest-standing foreign investor in Serie A, has weathered protests and is now basking in the sunshine.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
But when my kids woke up the dark cloud dissipated and made way for bright glowing sunshine.
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