awaken

Example Sentences

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But investors who are hoping they’ll benefit from a similar flight to safety next year could be in for a rude awakening.

From Barron's

Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors.

From BBC

Maybe it will awaken a sleeping American public.

From The Wall Street Journal

But to Dave Roberts, it led to a particularly profound personal awakening, helping one of the most successful managers in MLB history reconnect with familial roots in a way that goes far beyond baseball.

From Los Angeles Times

Why it’s vital: Unsettling but gorgeously realized, the series introduces a disquieting dread that encapsulates the fear of being closeted in a small community while acknowledging the bittersweet yearning that comes with an awakening youth.

From Salon