in the sun

phrase

: in the public eye

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Fun in the sun — or better still, shade — is how to hit the bars this time of year. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 Rust mimics the rich warmth that naturally develops after time in the sun. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 My previous dermatologist had told me the reddish-brown spots on my chest and legs that would flare in the sun and heat were just age spots. — Kelly Morlan, Health, 30 June 2026 That means asphalt and metal benches could cause burns on bare skin, and cars left in the sun will reach potentially fatal temperatures, experts say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the sun

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“In the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20sun. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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