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
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
It was a rude awakening for three-time winners Inter, whose stature and budget dwarf that of the Norwegians and who are heavy favourites to win Serie A this season.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
So anyone who thinks they can jump the fence now and suck down the guano-tainted blue-dyed water will have a rude awakening.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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