awaken

Example Sentences

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"I knew we were a sleeping giant that we needed to awaken in some way."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Sport mode will awaken a growl in the exhaust pipes but that’s not what pays the SL 680’s bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

In wet winters, the valleys beyond town awaken in color as sand verbena, desert sunflower, evening primrose and pincushion gather in brief, luminous blooms across the desert floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Once traders sense blood in the water, Treasuries should awaken.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

When I awaken some hours later and check the dogs and get ready for the run up the coast he comes out to wish me well.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen