sleepiness

Example Sentences

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However, they may still face a high risk of shift work disorder, which involves disrupted sleep patterns and persistent daytime sleepiness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which is working on orexin receptor 2 agonists for conditions like narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia — forms of daytime sleepiness.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Clinical trials showed 10% to 18% of Nereus patients vomited, compared to 38% to 44% on placebo, with 12% experiencing sleepiness versus 6% on placebo.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 72% of American adults say that sleepiness interferes with their daily activities.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Salva blinked away the sleepiness and looked at Uncle, whose face was very solemn.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park