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sleep in

[sleep-in] / ˈslipˌɪn /


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He spent the first 10 minutes on an opening statement that sounded like it had been written to put Trump to sleep in a Cabinet meeting before he took questions, providing few answers.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

The pair had shared a meal together on Christmas Eve before they went to sleep in their shared bedroom.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When the alarms sound in the city, the two students no longer go to underground shelters, preferring a "good sleep" in the safety of basements.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Instead of spending $40 each and getting bedbugs, it’s better to sleep in the car,” Georgiou said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“You will sleep in my house tonight,” he says.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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