asleep

Example Sentences

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Chen began by massaging my scalp for about 10 minutes, as I tried not to fall asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"This study addresses a major gap by focusing on the workers who start their day when most people are still asleep."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Mercurial and unreliable in the studio, Stewart would sometimes fall asleep on the couch during recording sessions or lie down in the vocal booth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s stressful enough without a CPA asleep on the job.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I didn’t remember falling asleep, but once I did it was sleep like molasses, heavy and dark, until I was wakened by a screaming sound.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse