awaken to

Example Sentences

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The siblings begin to awaken to the possibility of their liberation, from both the Communist regime and the paralyzing taboos of their aristocratic upbringing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In doing so, proponents of the NCM argued, China could awaken to its full potential, free itself from foreign subjugation, and emerge from the deplorable social, economic, and political conditions of the past and present.

From Salon • May 4, 2024

This week, Ms. Rivera said she has awaken to find about a third of her car battery drained from the overnight cold.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Still, on most days now, we can awaken to the sight of mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023

I would awaken to the sound of garage doors creaking open and know without thinking that it was Friday and that my father was on his way to six-thirty mass.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez