awakened
Example Sentences
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I used to vacation in a cabin on Narragansett Bay where I was typically awakened to a symphony of gulls and other birds; I’d often wondered if other jazz musicians saw possibilities in these sounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation," Dipke, 30, said in a social media post, referring to Wangchuk.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Without realizing it, Kevin O’Leary may have awakened a new political uprising in Utah—one that could come back to bite the very lawmakers he partnered with for his latest moneymaking venture.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
"He has awakened from an induced coma and is doing well under the circumstances."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The next thing I knew I was awakened by Daisy, poking me with that old crutch of hers.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
