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wake up

[weyk-uhp] / ˈweɪkˌʌp /




















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I think that was a wake-up call for people in the national security space that there were opportunities for improvement in America’s ability in manufacturing its own solutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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