awaken
Example Sentences
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The Eaton fire had been raging for hours in west Altadena when Khan and her husband were awakened by evacuation alerts on their phones at 3:30 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times
In other words, to turn on and awaken their inner potential, tune in to the state of society around them and to drop out of social norms of the time.
From BBC
But investors who are hoping they’ll benefit from a similar flight to safety next year could be in for a rude awakening.
From Barron's
Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors.
From BBC
Maybe it will awaken a sleeping American public.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
