nap

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One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“Parents are looking for a good nap on the way home,” said KidSTREAM founder Kristie Akl.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

After tea and a nap, Lindsay drives on to her childhood home, there to meet with a very different welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Blain told the court Thea had been in sleeping in her crib when she went to take a nap herself, but was woken when a neighbour came to the door.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

We were on the same schedule: forage, nap, Red Sox, insomnia.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen