sunup
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sunup
Example Sentences
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Before sunup on Jan. 8, as the Eaton fire roared across the San Gabriel Mountains, a blaze of texts and calls lit up my phone with a ferocity of their own.
From Los Angeles Times
Taking part while going without food and water from sunup to sundown made things harder.
From New York Times
Coaches joke that Moore lives in the practice facility, in before sunup and out after sundown.
From Los Angeles Times
HAZELIP: Ellie has taught me that it’s very important to be at the right place at sunup and sundown so you can get the right light for that good picture.
From New York Times
Dyedka hollered, “I knew it! I knew she was homel That dang goat’s been standing there since sunup!”
From Literature
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