waking up

Example Sentences

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Once again, English cricket is waking up with a sore head.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“And judging by Monday’s price action, this is certainly not looking like a bundle of joy for Korean investors waking up to find their market at the epicenter of the global AI unwind.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“People are beginning to see the costs of militarization, and that is a hopeful sign. We don’t know how far it’s going to go, but at least it seems to be waking up some people.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Anyway, some are now waking up to a new and unhappy reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Ivy had suddenly gotten worried about her little brother waking up right before Josie could answer Lucinda’s question.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix