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"It would be nice to be able to tell them that, actually, a good nap in the afternoon will help."

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

“He’s been my muse on this street for a while. … He just roams around the store, chills, does his little nap thing, and hangs out with everybody, so he’s very social.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Looking deep into my eyes he asked, “Would you nap with me?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Around Singh there were police officers, students, tourists, older men and women, and office employees taking a nap or a rest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

The nights were longer in the winter season, and that suited Duane as well, because it meant nap times could go on for longer.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

Its auditors analyzing a sample of ABA claims in each of those states found errors in every case, including billing for therapy while patients napped or watched videos, practices largely prohibited by Medicaid guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

A number of clips featured artists working in various areas of the house while a performance artist named Michelle Garduno danced or napped with a CPR doll.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025

“I love this place,” Marion said in the space where a half-dozen other people napped and charged their phones.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024

“They just took a nap and woke up, napped and woke up.”

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 29, 2023

Her twin sister, Taryn, napped on the couch, curled around a blanket, thumb in her fruit-punch-stained mouth.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Walks get shorter, vet visits become more frequent, and it is understood that a dog will spend more of her day napping than out chasing a ball.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Several studies show that napping during shift work, where possible, is associated with reduced sleepiness and improved alertness.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

The boy was supposed to be napping but escaped his parents' supervision for at least 45 minutes, and climbed into the car.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

I’m surprised Rubio didn’t trot out after the cameras caught Trump napping to testify that he’s never seen him asleep.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

I close my eyes and soon fall asleep, napping under the mango trees, just as I said I’d do in my letter to Mamá and Papá.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar