waking up

Example Sentences

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He’s still waking up to phantom alarms and discovering items he hid in cabinets and other places.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

While watching a World Cup match, I took a hydration break, then a nap, waking up just in time to witness a goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Picture this: Men in their late 40s and 50s suddenly start waking up in the middle of the night shivering, their T-shirts soaked in sweat.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Nomura’s Charlie McElligott says investors are finally waking up to the problems with a market that is too concentrated on AI leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I had been restless, waking up often, and when I glanced at my clock I saw the hands had scarcely moved.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier