waken

Example Sentences

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If, for example, they don’t waken spontaneously in the morning, have tantrums, can’t focus in school or are sleepy in the afternoons, they might not be getting enough sleep.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022

According to the officers’ lawsuit, police spent 40 minutes trying to waken the couple, including using their sirens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2022

I am sure Mam will waken now, for she is such a light sleeper.

From The Guardian • Mar. 22, 2018

It may waken you in the middle of the night.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2013

And then he added somewhat maliciously, pulling at the hairs on his mole, “And do not think that silver will waken him—he has had silver under his hand since he was born.”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck