Historical clue formulations

• Stopped lying — 2026-01-30
• Showed sudden interest, in a way — 2025-10-29
• Took notice, in a way — 2022-06-23
• Took notice — 2021-12-28
• Got out of a slump? — 2020-04-28
• Showed sudden interest — 2020-02-20
• Suddenly took notice — 2018-02-03
• Stopped lying? — 2016-10-17
• Suddenly took notice — 2016-07-16
• Awaited someone's arrival before going to bed — 2012-09-13
• Rose partially — 2012-01-27
• Suddenly took interest — 2012-01-20
• Partner of "took notice" — 2011-06-28
• Stopped lying? — 2011-03-21
• Took notice — 2006-12-10
• Paid attention, so to speak — 2005-05-17
• Stayed awake — 2003-02-20
• Began to take notice — 2001-08-20
• Waited (for) until long after dark — 1998-09-13
• ___ and took notice — 1998-01-26
• Stopped lying — 1997-10-26
• Became alert — 1996-12-11
• Took notice, in a way — 1996-09-21
• Showed interest — 1995-11-17
• Took notice — 1995-09-10
• Showed surprise — 1994-03-13