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sleepy

[slee-pee] / ˈsli pi /


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When chemical manufacturer Ciba arrived in Toms River, N.J., in 1952, the company’s new plant seemed like the economic engine the sleepy coastal community dependent on fishing and tourism had always needed.

From Los Angeles Times

A sleepy fall brought panic to the exhibition business until closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, when “Wicked: For Good” and “Zootopia 2” drew in audiences.

From Los Angeles Times

But when Brekke flips the switch to light up the theater marquee, this sleepy town comes alive, at least for the night.

From Salon

On the edge of the sleepy town of Figueruelas, a single, vast wind turbine spins around, casting its shadow over the buildings nearby.

From BBC

“Children who are dehydrated may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy,” the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times