rouse
Example Sentences
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Marseille were expected to get all three points at home to Toulouse but produced a sluggish first-half performance following a rousing Champions League win over Newcastle United in midweek.
From Barron's
But by stretching this story to its absolute limits and removing its darkest components, there is no rousing plume of rage to compel the viewer.
From Salon
Liverpool, in this mediocre and mostly joyless season, were still able to rouse themselves to beat City 1-0 in a thunderous Anfield encounter last October.
From BBC
Calling it a rousing good time, though, is entirely accurate.
From Salon
“Some of the passengers were roused from their sleep due to the commotion caused by the fire. Some jumped off the ship,” Hataman said.
From Washington Times
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