sandman

Example Sentences

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Garments are dusted with a glimmering sheen, as if visited by the sandman.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024

Menopause, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and all kinds of mental health challenges can do a fine job of throwing themselves between us and the sandman.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023

The title is from traditional children’s tales of a sandman who comes at bedtime to toss sand in children’s eyes to put them to sleep.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2018

Lacy is coming downstairs at night to find the furniture disordered; their youngest said the "sandman" told him about it.

From The Guardian • Apr. 4, 2013

The sandman wasn't around and Cap'n Bill lay awake for hours thinking of the strange tale of the Magic Umbrella before he finally sank into slumber.

From Sky Island Being the Further Exciting Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after Their Visit to the Sea Fairies by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)