sleep around

Example Sentences

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Unable to sleep around 2 a.m. last Wednesday, Sean St. John got out of bed and drove from his Pasadena home to check on his Altadena pizzeria, Pizza of Venice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

On March 23, 2015, the pair was awakened from sleep around 3 in the morning by a bright white light, three laser dots and a group of intruders wearing wetsuits.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2024

Bellizzi was about to catch some sleep around 7 a.m. when another call came in about a small gas spill.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

A vet in the East of England who wished to remain anonymous said her practice was putting to sleep around 15 XLs a week.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

“Can’t get a lick of sleep around here,” their father groused as they all trooped back into the house.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper