awaken

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But once the hero returns, and Dejanira’s suspicions awaken when she sees the lovely Iole, the character’s music demands more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

Another coach has wandered into Westwood saying he’ll awaken the Sleeping Giant.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

I would awaken to the sound of the cuckoo in the tamarind tree that shaded the courtyard.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan