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sleeper

[slee-per] / ˈsli pər /


NOUN
late bloomer
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"All it means is that I get home later in the evening, meaning early in the morning. And I'm not a big sleeper anyway."

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Therefore, as the June 23 primary date approaches, the race could be a sleeper to watch.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

I didn’t get the best sleep of my life, but I’m a light sleeper anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Teo was a good sleeper and she enjoyed the days spent caring for her baby son while on maternity leave.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Roger was waking too; the creaking of the basket was enough to wake the deepest sleeper, nevermind the rocking and bumping.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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