half asleep

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Written by Félix de Givry and Ugo Bienvenu and directed by the latter, it’s one of those old-fashioned feature cartoons that seems aimed at pleasing half-asleep old people rather than lively youngsters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He began by recounting—in an unusual, half-asleep tone—the attempt on his life.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2024

But since fried eggs are usually prepared in a half-asleep state, this is not the best use of your time.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2022

That meant he was hardly home and when he was, he was half-asleep or fully asleep.

From Washington Post • Dec. 25, 2021

I was nodding, half-asleep over my book, when someone bellowed my name outside my window.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt