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

Still, desperate to find some food—even a tiny morsel—I crept with care through what remained, fearful my steps might waken restless spirits.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi