lie awake (verb)

1. During World War II, many soldiers would lie awake at night, unable to sleep due to the constant sounds of bombings.

2. In the novel, the protagonist would often lie awake contemplating the meaning of life.

3. In the anime series, the main character would lie awake in bed, haunted by her past and unable to find peace.

4. The painter, unable to sleep, would often lie awake in his studio, contemplating his next masterpiece.