awakening

Example Sentences

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Natural disasters are inevitable, but often, the most devastating slumber for decades, sometimes centuries, only awakening when provoked.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Sara Pennypacker’s novel for young readers tells the story of a boy awakening to courage in Nazi-occupied France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

With its bicycle rides, family meals and general aura of awakening, “Miroirs No. 3” unfolds with cautious hope, if only because we know a reckoning is coming and what’s unsaid will have to be addressed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

If he’s correct, the current crude awakening for stocks may be short-lived.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The canines on these hummers were as big as the canines on any guard dog you’ll ever see, and that was a rude awakening.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston