wake-up call

Example Sentences

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Unilever’s wake-up call came in 2017 with an unsolicited takeover approach from Kraft Heinz, then lauded for its skill in cutting costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Simo told staff Anthropic’s success should serve as a “wake-up call” for the company, and that it had to regain the lead among software developers and enterprise customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smith said the 69-62 loss to Sierra Canyon was a wake-up call for the Knights.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. described its loss to Japan as a wake-up call for the many American players who were watching on TV instead of from the field.

From The Wall Street Journal

Comptroller Mark Levine called the move a “sobering wake-up call,” noting the city is spending more than it earns.

From Barron's