waking

Example Sentences

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“When I spend every waking minute thinking about the project, the concept of me having an age feels irrelevant.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Since many of our waking hours are spent on the job, Ms. Vanderkam also focuses on deriving more satisfaction from work to avoid “wishing time away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Canadian study researchers argued that this shows precisely what they would expect—controlled crying doesn’t prevent children from waking up entirely.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Marketing officer Abbie Stewart remembers waking full of anxiety, the day they opened the doors for free.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He twisted and turned his neck, like a waking cat.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young