sleepwalking

Example Sentences

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Thames Water should be put into administration rather than "sleepwalking" into a deal that is bad for customers, according to a Hong Kong-based investor who wants to buy the business.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"But we seem to be sleepwalking into a conclusion that will result in the next owner of Thames Water – having, doubtless, many attributes – having none of these attributes."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

At one point, Foster alleged that he told one executive that “WPP and GroupM have ‘been sleepwalking to the edge of a cliff and people don’t want to hear it.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Amina’s sleepwalking lands her in a compromising position and she is condemned by the community and rejected by Elvino until the revelation of her sleepwalking habit proves her innocent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Strangely, once the ship was done, Marcus stopped sleepwalking.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick