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awakening

[uh-wey-kuh-ning] / əˈweɪ kə nɪŋ /


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The Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas — There’s dancing, illusions, puppetry and acrobatics on full display in “The Awakening,” a visually striking production at Wynn Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

His first book, “Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America,” was published in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The government's offensive against Al-Shabaab emulated the "Sunni Awakening" strategy of the United States in Iraq in the 2000s, when it backed Sunni Arab tribes against Al-Qaeda.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Two of my favorites are “The Compassion Book: Teachings for Awakening the Heart,” which contain slogans with interpretations you can read every day, and “Living Beautifully: With Uncertainty and Change.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

I’ve read The Awakening a million times, but I find it comforting.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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