dead tired
Example Sentences
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"I'm off to bed. Had another cosmetic surgery, trying to look differently, and I am dead tired and my head hurts," he wrote to one of the Bulgarians, Roussev, on Telegram in February 2022.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
“He was dead tired and he was still talking. ... He definitely brings fear out of people because like they see he’s confident. And he backs up everything he says.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024
“I mean, I was a little oblivious to what was going on. I was dead tired out there, just grinding and trying to do my best to stop them,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022
“I am dead tired of being here,” the man told Mr. Rosand, laughing.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2019
I must have had nightmares last night—even though I can’t remember any of them, I’m dead tired, and my heart is pounding furiously.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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