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Dawn’s main character, Lilith, awakens in the care of an alien species long after Earth has been destroyed by nuclear war.—
Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026 -
Dylan awakens from a long slumber to find that the Oldest House has been destroyed by The Hiss, the paranormal resonance from the first Control.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The Aries Moon stirs home and family matters, so emotional safety matters as much as the agreement itself.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Its movement still stirs something elemental, equal parts comfort and awe.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Grounding might include a Ku Nye full-body massage inspired by ancient Tibetan healing traditions that stimulates the meridian system, acupressure, kneading, deep-tissue techniques and a Tibetan head massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The 2026 club just might be the team that rouses them.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Thankfully, there's something to that old adage about felines having nine lives because The Jellicle Ball rouses Cats from its grave.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than three devices is considered a cluster that arouses interest.—
Carolyn Forché,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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That intense scarcity arouses a FOMO among very wealthy car lovers that allows Ferrari to charge prices like $250,000 for one of its entry-level cars, and $3 million for a hypercar like its F80.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just at that moment, Jamie — our dream lover in every sense — awakes with a jolt.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The moon in Aries energizes your sixth house, reminding you that your daily routine still needs attention and care.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Partnership negotiations meet values reality as intellectual Mercury energizes your 7th House of Partnership, while unearthing Pluto examines your 2nd House of Finances.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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“Wakes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakes%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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