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awakening

[uh-wey-kuh-ning] / əˈweɪ kə nɪŋ /


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“So I’m really hoping we can have an awakening as Californians that these riparian habitats need to be restored and respected because they are rare.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Ms. Burgess’s light soprano and plaintive vibrato suggest that Thorn Rose is not entirely convinced that awakening is a good idea, but she goes along with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Natural disasters are inevitable, but often, the most devastating slumber for decades, sometimes centuries, only awakening when provoked.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

If he’s correct, the current crude awakening for stocks may be short-lived.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I hear the jangle of keys, the flick in the ignition, the awakening gasp of the engine.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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