as in began
to come into existence
a smile dawned on his face as he got the joke
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Recent Examples of dawned
The Crips and Bloods reached the apex of their Stockton influence in the 1980s and 1990s, Washington recalled, as the concept of fast money dawned along with the crack cocaine epidemic.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Once airborne, though, a sense of infinity dawned out the cockpit windows, and of sheer mass behind the pilots.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Sunday morning dawned with a high overcast.
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Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
So, as 1990 dawned a new decade, Welsh focused on cellular mechanics.
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Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
The deal’s status became even more fragile as Thursday dawned and Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
But then, over the course of several viewings, new recognitions dawned—on the social contract, illusions of class, and the artist’s deft use of color in this gorgeous study of red, white, and blue.
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Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
As the day of the eclipse dawned, the weather over Alor Setar deteriorated, forcing Gnanamoorthy to abandon his original plan in favor of a new destination on the eastern shoreline of the peninsula, close to the city of Kota Bharu, 310 miles (500 km) to the north.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2026
As Monday dawned, the mood in financial markets was grim.
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Denitsa Tsekova,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Once airborne, though, a sense of infinity dawned out the cockpit windows, and of sheer mass behind the pilots.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Sunday morning dawned with a high overcast.
—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
So, as 1990 dawned a new decade, Welsh focused on cellular mechanics.
—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
The deal’s status became even more fragile as Thursday dawned and Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
But then, over the course of several viewings, new recognitions dawned—on the social contract, illusions of class, and the artist’s deft use of color in this gorgeous study of red, white, and blue.
—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
As the day of the eclipse dawned, the weather over Alor Setar deteriorated, forcing Gnanamoorthy to abandon his original plan in favor of a new destination on the eastern shoreline of the peninsula, close to the city of Kota Bharu, 310 miles (500 km) to the north.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2026
As Monday dawned, the mood in financial markets was grim.
—
Denitsa Tsekova,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawned
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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The question arose following the ouster from the September primary ballot of Republican Anne Manning Martin by the state Ballot Law Commission.
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In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
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Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
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So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
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The cleats, now scrupulously modeled in 3D simulations, originated as sharp metal nails, the kind sold at a local hardware store.
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Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba has still not appeared publicly since his father’s killing.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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Despite the speculation, very few details have emerged, and almost no leaks have surfaced.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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