awake

Example Sentences

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If you ask an AI, “What energy drink will keep me awake all night so I can finish this report?” it will likely recommend a pantry’s worth of caffeine-laden soft drinks, never questioning the plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

As long as I was awake, I felt fairly sure of myself.

From Literature

But I lay awake that night wondering if Karl could possibly be right.

From Literature

At this selfsame moment J.W. came awake and backed out of Lloyd’s lap, which was perfect.

From Literature

When he awoke, he wasn’t shivering any more, and he was still clutching the Nanuak.

From Literature