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She says she was rushed to A&E but the staff member who was meant to be looking after her fell asleep in the waiting room for several hours.

From BBC

It’s not rare for “Bob’s Burgers” to be described as a “comfort show” — something fans can turn on to unwind or fall asleep to.

Michelle, 15, plans to "read a book to fall asleep", instead of staying up on her phone and laptop.

From BBC

“One time I fell asleep at the team meeting, standing up. First time I ever fell asleep standing up.”

If you find yourself tossing and turning at night and not being able to fall asleep, don't worry.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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