awake

Example Sentences

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I began missing out on Friday night family movie nights because I couldn’t stay awake after long weeks without sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The person is awake, but at the same time, there’s clearly this brief breakdown of ability to focus on the outside world.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Patrick awoke from his week-long coma a changed man, with a brain injury that affects his sight, memory and stamina.

From BBC

I’m all too aware of Camille awake next to me, her anxious gaze on me.

From Literature

When Annad had finally fallen asleep, exhausted by the excitement, Rowan lay awake in his bed, looking out of the window at the huge bulk of the Mountain.

From Literature