sleepiness

Example Sentences

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But Trump's medical and dental check-up on Tuesday at the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington followed questions about his apparent sleepiness in meetings and bruising on his hand.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

"They are often dealing with a double burden -- excessive sleepiness during work hours and difficulty sleeping enough when they have the chance to rest."

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

January is an odd month in the art world, as it rouses itself from its holiday slumber but struggles to shake off the sleepiness of the past month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

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

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