awaken

Example Sentences

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Once traders sense blood in the water, Treasuries should awaken.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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

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

Researchers are exploring whether the two effects can be combined: an mRNA vaccine to awaken the immune system, and another to guide its attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

As his thoughts began to swirl, it occurred to him that he might never awaken again.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer