sleep

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Notably, six of those 19 deals came from just two companies: Gilead Sciences and Eli Lilly, spanning cancer, autoimmune diseases and sleep disorders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Then, following Samin Nosrat’s lead, I gave them time: an overnight dry brine of salt, brown sugar, paprika, and a little fennel powder, the surface quietly transforming while you sleep.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

He’ll sleep until like 3:30 p.m., so then I have two hours to myself and sometimes I do nothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He said he had spoken with parents who said their children do not sleep well, are anxious and are always on their phones.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

After we fed the dogs and cooked the trout, we put our sleeping bags inside the circle, got into them, and went to sleep.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell