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awaken

[uh-way-kuhn] / əˈweɪ kən /


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In this case, the interaction helps awaken dormant satellite cells, allowing them to multiply, mature, and participate in repairing muscle fibers.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

"We believe that Europe can awaken from its long slumber and rekindle the fire that was here millennia ago," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Lestat is handsome and wealthy, with extraordinary powers and musical talent so undeniable that they awaken the queen of vampires.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

"Some officials in the United States still have yet to awaken from their escapist and anachronistic dream," she said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

“Ephialtes said Gaea would awaken in exactly one month.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

When she awakens in a hospital room two days later, there’s been no ransom note, no explanation about where she went or why.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The 12-year-old student council member spoke about how the shofar, the ram’s horn blown during High Holy Days, awakens Jews to reflect on and reaffirm their beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

"We used to think of the time before the genome awakens as a period of chaos," explains Noura Maziak, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

"But when someone encounters us... when our message touches something deep within them, when it awakens the peace that has always lived quietly in their own heart -- something sacred begins to unfold."

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

But “dead,” mingling with the churning and bubbling noises in this room, strikes a blow like a hammer to my chest, and the monster of grief awakens, clawing at my eyes and throat.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

Like Harvey, Williams was asleep when she was awakened by a phone call from her husband, who was out of town.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

His folk-singer brother first awakened his interest in politics while being "asked to leave" grammar school for "messing about" deepened his dislike of authority.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

"By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation," Dipke, 30, said in a social media post, referring to Wangchuk.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Without realizing it, Kevin O’Leary may have awakened a new political uprising in Utah—one that could come back to bite the very lawmakers he partnered with for his latest moneymaking venture.

From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026

Father was furious when he was awakened from his sleep.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

The Hungarian capital is experiencing a culinary awakening, revival of neighborhoods and a more hopeful vibe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

“In my mind, that was the great awakening nationally for private label,” Volpe said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Villarreal: Something that stands out with Agnes is we’re witnessing her awakening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Cservenka and OSU colleagues Julia Donner and Alexia Obrochta focused on what is commonly known as CAR, or the cortisol awakening response.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

The crowd wasn’t large, but the police chief recognized an awakening “situation” when he saw one.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George


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