awake

Example Sentences

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So in spite of rising authoritarianism around the world, here’s what gives me hope: More people are awake than ever before.

From Salon

A statement from Eric Greener's daughter Alison said: "The thought of him trying to put the fire out when he could hardly walk keeps me awake at night."

From BBC

She’d lain awake for an hour the night before, thinking of all the things she was going to say when she met him.

From Literature

Californians looking to resume their weekly commute Tuesday awoke to see several major roads closed after heavy rains drenched much the state Monday — with the expected precipitation far from over.

From Los Angeles Times

Colombo awoke to its greyest sky of the week come Sunday morning.

From BBC