awaken

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

So why, in this glum post-“Walking Dead” era, awaken our much-loved caveman from a good death to such a miserable half-life?

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Guardiola tried to awaken the visitors with a double substitution at half-time, introducing Nico O'Riley and Raya Cherki.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

In other words, to turn on and awaken their inner potential, tune in to the state of society around them and to drop out of social norms of the time.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

They were riding down Gramercy Road now, and Mr. Singh started to turn toward the back of the van to awaken Julian.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg