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sleepless

[sleep-lis] / ˈslip lɪs /


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“I had sleepless nights worrying about keeping these guys from being envious or jealous of one another,” Marsh said in 1999.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

"As the captain, I had to keep reassuring my crew, along with my wife and children back home, who spent many sleepless nights worrying about us."

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Actress Meg Ryan will have far fewer sleepless nights after securing a buyer for her opulent Hamptons estate—just a few weeks after she listed the property for $15.25 million.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

I’m thrilled for Hathaway and Portman, but personally, I’m happy to be done with the sleepless nights of the baby phase.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

But instead I go back to my bed and ready myself for a sleepless night.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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