wake-up call
Example Sentences
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He was due to make a keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos—one day before Trump’s own speech there—and wanted to frame it as a wake-up call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Experts warn that the heatwave which gripped the UK this week is not a "one-off" and should act as a "wake-up call" for the country to prepare for a Mediterranean climate.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
State regulators have launched an investigation into the incident, and some local officials have called it a wake-up call for communities like Boyle Heights, where homes are sandwiched close to industry and manufacturing districts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The real wake-up call came last year when China imposed export controls on rare earths, sending shockwaves across supply chains globally.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Some days he even just stays in the living room after wake-up call.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
