awoke
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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So, by the time the game ended, Sasaki’s three-inning start seemed like a murky nightmare the Dodgers awoke from in a sweat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
I awoke in Washington on a recent Thursday the proud owner of a pair of Donald Trump’s favorite shoes.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
"This awoke not just Michoacan, but all of Mexico," she told AFP while surrounded by bodyguards to keep would-be assassins at bay.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
The defendant said he awoke and went to the living room where his friend was asleep on the sofa and the complainant was awake sitting in a chair.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
The next time she awoke, the family was there.
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
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