- present participle of wake.
waking
Example Sentences
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“It was for sure my family and my friends’ families that were the reason for me waking up today to come here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
People may still be waiting for a result while tucking into their breakfasts, rather than waking up to find out who has won.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
What time do you get up on Mondays, and what’s the first thing you do after waking up?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
"They fly overhead, whether we're waking up in the morning -- at 7 am even -- or when we're going to bed, they're always flying about. So no-one's safe."
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
“A lot better than waking up in the middle of the night to one of the twins drawing on my face with marker. Thank you.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
