waking up
Example Sentences
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Unlike Maria, Brittany Lamm doesn't box breathe before she goes to sleep but does so after waking up.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“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
Emily, who attended English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, said she felt "sick" waking up on Thursday morning, but was happy with with her A*, A and B.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 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
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
