rouse

Example Sentences

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However, if the U.S. bats do not rouse from their slumber, the championship game will be a game the Americans curse forever.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Product designers are hatching new ways to rouse them that border on diabolical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The 40-year-old Wawrinka must try and rouse himself on his Australian Open farewell after a gruelling five-set win in round two.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Needless to say, the Scots will need to raise their level to have any hope of ending that 27-year hoodoo, so how does Clarke rouse his team for a seismic camp?

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

It charged against the fence, setting up a clamor that would rouse anyone in the house, Dicey thought.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt