wake up
Example Sentences
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If there are young kids in the house, giddy early wake-up calls are a given.
From BBC
That was a wake-up call to the people of Grand Rapids.
Mr Judd said Ms Wealleans' death had been a "significant wake-up call" and major changes had been made, although improving would always be an ongoing process.
From BBC
Royal Mail managers said Ms Wealleans' death had been a "wake-up call" and apologised for failures to "protect" her.
From BBC
Before that, there were six earthquakes in the 5 a.m. hour, giving many across the region an unpleasant wake-up call.
From Los Angeles Times
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