rouse

Example Sentences

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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

There is an overwhelming sense that Scotland's fate on Tuesday does not depend on what the handy Danes do, but what Clarke's team can conjure up and rouse from within themselves.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

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

All it took to rouse Guerrero from his slump was a matchup against the Yankees, which seemed especially fitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

No trumpets blew to rouse the men to mount up, form column, prepare to march.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin