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

I’d probably go home and take a short nap.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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

He grumbled to let me know I’d disturbed his nap.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate