awakening  /ə ˈweɪ kə nɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "awakening"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the act of waking

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Usage(s):

  • The boy finds the scenes enthralling, sparking a political awakening unusual in any kid, much less the scion of a privileged Thai-Chinese family.

Quotes

  1. "The Georgia crisis has provided a rude awakening," Miliband said in a speech to students. "The sight of Russian tanks in a neighbouring country on the 40th anniversary of the crushing of the Prague spring has shown that the temptations of...
    on Aug 27, 2008 By: David Miliband Source: guardian.co.uk

  2. In the primary's closing days, "the big difference was the tea party, the grass roots, the awakening you see across the country gravitated towards Nikki Haley," said Sen. Jim DeMint, RS.C., a tea party champion. "That was pretty stunning."
    on Jun 11, 2010 By: Jim DeMint Source: Bradenton Herald

  3. "I think, well, next year is not going to be like some refreshing, awakening season where all of a sudden you're going to feel great," Favre, 38, said. "That's not going to happen."
    on Jan 11, 2008 By: Brett Favre Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

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