from dawn to/until dusk

idiom

: from early morning until early evening
She drove from dawn to/until dusk.

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One is Ramadan, the Islamic holy month which requires Muslims to fast from dawn to dusk every day. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Markley said Coach Gober would sit in his office from dawn to dusk, working endlessly and pouring his full attention and energy into Colleyville Heritage basketball. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025 Ramadan, when many Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk, is also peak television season in the Arab world, when families watch shows late into the night after breaking their fast. Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 During Ramadan, fasting each day from dawn to dusk teaches us discipline and self-control. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for from dawn to/until dusk

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“From dawn to/until dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20dawn%20to%2Funtil%20dusk. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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