rouse
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In his defence, Malema told the court the firearm was not his and that he had fired the shots to rouse the crowd, South African news site SowetanLIVE reported at the time.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
It did rouse huge cheers in the room.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
The 40-year-old Wawrinka must try and rouse himself on his Australian Open farewell after a gruelling five-set win in round two.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Needless to say, the Scots will need to raise their level to have any hope of ending that 27-year hoodoo, so how does Clarke rouse his team for a seismic camp?
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
For any sound, a rolling pebble or a sigh, a little slip of flesh on rock, would rouse the watchers below.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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