false dawn
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of false dawn
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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But it looks like that tentative rebound was another false dawn for the cryptocurrencies.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Now he needs to deliver an even bigger gift in the shape of a clinical finisher who can ensure this win is not a false dawn in Arsenal's Premier League title challenge.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
The next week or so will show whether or not this is a false dawn with U.S. payrolls numbers due on Friday, U.S.
From Reuters ● Mar. 6, 2023
And to be fair, this prediction could still be vindicated if recent progress against inflation turns out to be a false dawn.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
Somewhere just before dawn, when the first light of false dawn was making the western side of the lake come into view, Brian finally accepted it.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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