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

However, the first Bond film, Dr No, had just been released, awakening interest in the spy genre and a literary agent sold Deighton's story to a publisher.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Bright sunlight streamed through the window and into my eyes, awakening me.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince