awake

Example Sentences

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But he told AFP he still wakes up sometimes in the middle of the night "wide awake thinking about this piece."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Every time I passed that corner I thought about it, how this life was dripping away whether we were awake inside it or not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"The improvement we saw is clinically meaningful. These workers were able to stay awake and alert throughout a full eight-hour shift, which has real implications for performance, safety, and quality of life," Czeisler said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

If you ask an AI, “What energy drink will keep me awake all night so I can finish this report?” it will likely recommend a pantry’s worth of caffeine-laden soft drinks, never questioning the plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

I hissed one dark night when I knew that my restless tossing must be keeping her awake.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom