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wake

[weyk] / weɪk /
NOUN
formal observance of a body before funeral
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NOUN
trail behind something
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He longs for the ordinary moments he once shared with his children: taking them to the park, watching them wake up, and being part of their lives.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

This is down to 110,000 in the most recent year, from as much as 170,000 annually in the wake of the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

I’m a mother so I could wake up anytime between 6 to 8 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In a March report, the Treasury watchdog said the IRS was rethinking its audit coverage goals for large partnerships in the wake of a smaller staff.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

‘Any sudden noise and it might wake up.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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