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rouse

[rouz] / raʊz /




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Who needs one when your smartphone can rouse you from sleep?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Nine minutes into the second half, the homegrown captain, neck muscles flaring, flicked a header beyond Dida, circling his arms to rouse the Reds in the Istanbul stands.

From BBC • May 28, 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

Finally I give up trying to rouse him and concentrate on rigging the barrels like Mr. Woodwell told me.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick




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