half asleep

Example Sentences

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On the other side of the world, Biette-Timmons was half-asleep and didn’t have her eyeglasses on when she saw her friend’s last name pop up on as a notification on her phone.

From Washington Post

“Amir, like many Americans, had a handgun within his reach while he slept. Even half-asleep, while Amir reached for the handgun, he demonstrated proper and responsible handling by keeping the handgun pointed away from the officers and keeping his finger off the trigger. Amir never raised the weapon in the direction of any officer or placed his finger on the trigger,” the complaint said.

From Seattle Times

Unless you want to get your directions from the half-asleep friend or family member riding shotgun in your car, this is a crucial road-trip device.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t particularly like whole wheat bread but it’s acceptable for avocado toast, an easy enough thing to prepare while half-asleep.

From Los Angeles Times

The single-button operation means I don’t have to navigate the complexities of brewing temps or ratios while I’m still half-asleep.

From The Verge