awakening
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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
Natural disasters are inevitable, but often, the most devastating slumber for decades, sometimes centuries, only awakening when provoked.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
If he’s correct, the current crude awakening for stocks may be short-lived.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Symptoms of nocturnal seizures can include signs of sudden awakening with confusion, thrashing, violent movements, screaming, or waking up on the floor.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Andrew says, “The world is in for a big awakening once you really get your work out there.”
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
Vocabulary lists containing awakening
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