sleep in
Example Sentences
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Out of fear that he could inadvertently harm his wife, they now sleep in separate beds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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
The NHS advises to "always place your baby on their back to sleep" in their own sleep space, like a cot, for the first 12 months to reduce the risk of Sids.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
After which he addresses the moon, asking it to “shine in my yard, / let the grass blades / cast shadows on themselves. / Harbinger of dreams, let me sleep in your / eternal glow.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“No, Bat, you need to sleep in your own bed,” said Mom.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
