awoke
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But in a surprise turn of events, Sabine said she awoke a few weeks ago to find it had regained some of its natural strength and "broadly speaking, it's back to where it should be".
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
I awoke in Washington on a recent Thursday the proud owner of a pair of Donald Trump’s favorite shoes.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
"This awoke not just Michoacan, but all of Mexico," she told AFP while surrounded by bodyguards to keep would-be assassins at bay.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Then, around 2 a.m., when he was sleeping, Rhys said he felt something touch his shoulder and awoke to a “freezing” room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
She awoke shortly before sunset, found a rocky area to build a fire on, and prepared dinner.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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