Example Sentences

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Again, I could be convincing myself of this, but I think the giant is awakening.

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2018

“What presidents have been remembered for is awakening people to be part of democracy and part of repairing and fixing the country,” said Mr. Bridgeland, who now serves as vice chairman of Service Year Alliance.

From New York Times • May 25, 2017

“He is awakening a lot of bad feelings and bad values which are completely contrary to the values I admire among the American society,” Calderón said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2016

Because Pamela, the servant girl who can write—is in fact derided by her ‘master’ for her writing—is of the new class, as it is awakening to a new consciousness and a new power.”

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2015

It is awakening in her longings for free, wholesome, and adventurous outdoor life, for the innocent delights of nature-loving Thoreau and bird-loving Burroughs.

From On the Trail An Outdoor Book for Girls by Beard, Lina