asleep
Example Sentences
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I fell asleep and woke up at 3 a.m., had a long meditation workout, and tried not to think about this too much.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
But the adrenaline rush should take over so you enjoy it, although you "might struggle to then fall back asleep", says Revell.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
At one point, I even felt myself jolt back to consciousness, as if I’d fallen asleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
"As a mother myself, I couldn't even fall asleep at night and images kept flashing in my memory," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The next morning, while their friend was still asleep, the priest and the barber returned.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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