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Guess the meaning of wakening skies.
Solution
"Waking skies" most likely refers to the sky or atmosphere as it transitions from darkness to light at dawn or sunrise. The phrase "wakening" implies that the heavens awaken or come to life as the day begins. It represents the gradual lightening of the sky as the sun rises, signalling the beginning of a new day.
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