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Even stranger was the beeping that awakened Lassiter one morning.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026 -
Rita Vega, 35, who lives on the second floor, was awakened by the smoke detectors.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Mamun's family awoke on March 9 to phone calls saying the 35-year-old had been hurt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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When the sun rose over Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Red Sox awoke with a lingering sense of disbelief.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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People can get sick after breathing in contaminated particles that get stirred into the air, especially while cleaning or spending time in places where rodents have been active, like sheds, garages, barns, cabins and storage areas.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Adaptogens are everywhere right now — stirred into morning coffee, mixed into mocktails, packed into gummies and even worked into skincare.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The resort is also known for Northern Lights viewing and offers wake-up call services for guests who want to be roused from sleep when the aurora appears overhead — turning the soak into a round-the-clock experience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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According to the report, both animals roused and regained consciousness about 30 minutes after the procedure began.—
Adam Bednar,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This aroused suspicion and eventually led to searches of Kamnik’s phone, computer, and external hard drive, which revealed a massive trove of illicit material.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Machado kept taking his turns in the cage, but only in between offering Tatis animated and at times intense and lengthy feedback.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Clichy’s third feature is 2D animated — with a sketchbook aesthetic (see above) that looks quite charming — and focuses on a young boy who needs an iron corset to stand upright and breaks away from his strict life on his family’s farm to find a passion for music.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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The earthy background palate is enlivened by pops of coral and deep burgundy, the custom furnishings personalized by paintings, sculptures, and gorgeous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The room is enlivened by a small green wall section.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Woke (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woke%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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