sleep in

Example Sentences

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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

Just 30 minutes later, his key worker Cookson put him down again for a second sleep in the afternoon, placing him inside a small teepee that was decorated in tinsel for Christmas.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The union said some members often fall behind on rent and resort to long commutes to cut back on high-cost housing near work, while others sleep in cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

We didn’t even sleep in the same room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Herold put the matter to rest, announcing they would sleep in the tobacco barn, then.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson