waken

Example Sentences

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The work of the sitcom is to waken them to this fact — as often as it takes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Sometimes I waken up again and it's dark out there.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

If, for example, they don’t waken spontaneously in the morning, have tantrums, can’t focus in school or are sleepy in the afternoons, they might not be getting enough sleep.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022

It may waken you in the middle of the night.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2013

She kissed my brother, who did not even waken.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright