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  • present participle of wake.

waking



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Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root lead Apple TV’s series set on a New England isWeland that’s waking up just in time to greet tourists with strange supernatural events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

In contrast, others across the political spectrum are waking up to this new reality.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Over Christmas, he landed in the emergency room after waking up with a swollen face and tongue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

He did not have to spend any time waking Stormont from one of its frequent periods of suspension.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“I don’t think I have until tomorrow,” I said quietly to avoid waking Haskel.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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