Example Sentences

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Cross the orbit of 6446 Lomberg, the asteroid named in honor of his contributions to science, and sail by Mars, where the Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity rovers bear sundials he helped design.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

The ancient Egyptians invented the first water clocks and sundials more than 3,500 years ago.

From Scientific American • Apr. 25, 2023

For instance, Grant County operated entirely by a system of sundials and groundhogs; in Pulaski County it was just 7:45 p.m. all the time.

From Golf Digest • Nov. 2, 2017

Mr. McLemore’s passion for sundials and timepieces, and his staggering talent in building and repairing them, was central to the story.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2017

Werner’s favorite is one about light: eclipses and sundials, auroras and wavelengths.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr