dawn
noun
the first appearance of daylight in the morning.
is dawning
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present progressiveof dawn (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“That’s why we call it Helios, because Helios is the sun, and we said this is dawning the commercial adoption phase of quantum computing in industry,” said Quantinuum President and Chief Executive Rajeeb Hazra.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
“A new day is dawning on the horizon,” said Pelosi, “… a story of light and love. Of patriotism and progress. Of many becoming one.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2022
“I guess it is dawning on our generation that we have to fight,” she said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2022
The new 42nd Street is dawning, and with it new financial burdens and possibilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2020
Her eyes get big and her brows go up-up-up, and I know a new thought is dawning on her.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
