sleeping

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"Christina has been sleeping heads down in the middle of the vehicle, kind of like a bat suspended from our docking tunnel," Wiseman explained, describing their preferred spots for shut-eye.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Amelia and her partner take it in turns to stay in their son's room, with the other parent sleeping at Ronald McDonald House which provides accommodation for families.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

They also rated how deeply they felt they had been sleeping and how sleepy they were.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

They spend most of the winter either pressed against the side of it or sleeping beneath it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen