nap
Example Sentences
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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
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
These days, "we do nap sometimes", Grohl admits; while Mendel confesses that the band can often be found building Lego sets in the dressing room.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Sometimes I might take a nap too, and that feels really good on a Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“Oh, you know, just having the best nap ever.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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