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
On the morning of Feb. 19, I awoke to the fiery red clouds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Abel awoke early in the morning, a new mouse after his second spell of healing slumber.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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