Example Sentences

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Legend has it that those who sleep on the mountain will awake as either a madman or a poet, or else never wake again.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

Asia will awake to another important breaking news story: An OPEC+ surprise 1.16 million barrels per day output cut announced on Sunday, which could well send crude prices higher on Monday.

From Reuters • Apr. 2, 2023

“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom,” Nehru famously spoke, words that were heard over live radio by millions of Indians.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2022

Children place their shoes in their foyer or entry way in hopes they will awake to find a treat there.

From Fox News • Dec. 6, 2018

One ring at the bell, and the college will awake!'

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis