asleep
Example Sentences
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"A few days ago, they ran a compressor test with a big bang... even the children who were asleep woke up in fear," said Ali, a retired paper mill worker.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
He said they were gone in the morning when he woke up, and often didn’t come home until he was asleep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
On the night of Cahan's death, staff on the ward were found to have been asleep on the job and on their phones for long periods.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Some people can have caffeine late in the day and fall asleep easily, while others may remain awake for hours.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
He kept singing his ballads until he fell asleep.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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