sleeping

Example Sentences

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His band quickly took control of a federal armory and rifle factory in the sleeping town of Harpers Ferry.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"Nobody knows what's happening," resident Hassan Jalwan told AFP, adding that "displaced people have been sleeping in the open" in the area.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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

Try to keep eating and sleeping free from digital distractions, for example:

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Everyone is sleeping after the wedding. They’re too tired to fish.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff