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awakening

[uh-wey-kuh-ning] / əˈweɪ kə nɪŋ /


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Sara Pennypacker’s novel for young readers tells the story of a boy awakening to courage in Nazi-occupied France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

However, the first Bond film, Dr No, had just been released, awakening interest in the spy genre and a literary agent sold Deighton's story to a publisher.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

"There has been a political awakening among younger people," she added, saying people were "very curious" about the parties, policies and candidates.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

It was wonderful to see, wonderful to be in the middle of: we mud frogs awakening all around.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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