sleeping

Example Sentences

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"I wasn't sleeping because I had lots of luggage and King's Cross is bad for thieves," the 31-year-old says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Both types of mice were exposed either to normal sleeping conditions with room air or to conditions designed to mimic sleep apnea.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

As a kid I had a lot of trouble sleeping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She says the advice she received included sleeping her babies in their own room at eight weeks old and placing muslin towels around their heads in the cot.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

With a glance at the sleeping Annad, he hurried to light the lamp.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda