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
And once again, Palestinians in Gaza and the families of Israeli hostages still held there are fervently hoping this will not be another false dawn.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
The question now is whether this represents a false dawn on inflation, or the start of a durable decline in rising costs — and interest rates.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
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
Another squadron of German bombers appears on the crimson horizon, lit by the burning trees like a false dawn.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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