waken

Example Sentences

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Enough noise to waken the dead, but not this lot, I thought.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2025

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

And even if that cry doesn't waken slumbering spirits, at least it might trouble their sleep!

From The Guardian • May 22, 2013

Todd said, “I just tried to waken him to make sure he’d gone to the lavatory, Mother. I was just trying to help.”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis