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drowsy

[drou-zee] / ˈdraʊ zi /


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Drowsy driving isn’t just the act of nodding off at the wheel.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2025

"Drowsy driving represents an immediate, and potentially tragic, consequence of poor sleep health, residing at the literal intersection of sleep health and public safety," Dzierzewski said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

The new book for “Smash” will be co-written Tony-nominated Rick Elice, who penned “Jersey Boys,” and Tony-winner Bob Martin, who won for “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

After appearing in multiple national tours, including of "Grease," she made her Broadway debut in 2007 in "The Drowsy Chaperone" at the age of 60.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2023

I travel with Volpe and a group of students one night to see another high school perform a musical called The Drowsy Chaperone, a very good show with a really dumb title.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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