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In a separate room with bunk beds for napping, younger children sat on a pink-and-blue mat, captivated by a teacher reading them a story.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

"He'll have to be napping to catch up some sleep," said Little.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

“With Finch, I improved most with eating, napping, and taking breaks. I was excited to check things off—and felt guilty when I didn’t.”

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

To get airport transportation running normally again, the Lobito company hired a worker whose sole job is to physically check beneath parked buses for napping iguanas before drivers start their engines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

I entered the store, leaving Sal napping in the shade of the bench.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney


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