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awakening

[uh-wey-kuh-ning] / əˈweɪ kə nɪŋ /


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The novel, partly narrated by SP’s great-grandson Mohit Chopra, illuminates the character’s rebellious awakening from his family with a punched-gut-riot stew of emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

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

"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

The truck continued thus for three more days and nights—four in all since my awakening.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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