awake

Example Sentences

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But it’s hard to have a lot of those mornings in a row, because unfortunately, I also have those nights where I’m just, like, lying awake thinking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

It was a quiet evening in the suburbs, and I found myself awake in bed, shaking and nauseous.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

You probably won't have a choice if you've got to go to work, but early morning light will help tell your brain it's time to be awake.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The nuns stay awake until everyone is home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A lot just dripped down her cheeks and chin, but Gran seemed a little more awake while we fed her.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff