awakening

Example Sentences

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It's a rude awakening in a moment fraught with grave risk.

From BBC

Steve told his son it was a Lead Belly song; his son didn’t believe him, they listened to Lead Belly together, and it ended up being a key moment of Justin’s musical awakening.

From Salon

But investors who are hoping they’ll benefit from a similar flight to safety next year could be in for a rude awakening.

From Barron's

Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors.

From BBC

But to Dave Roberts, it led to a particularly profound personal awakening, helping one of the most successful managers in MLB history reconnect with familial roots in a way that goes far beyond baseball.

From Los Angeles Times