sleepy

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Irving’s whimsically inventive “Sketch Book” of stories introduced Rip Van Winkle, the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow and other timelessly folkloric figures to an eager readership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

He was an uncredited writer on "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" and Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow".

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

As the town featured in Washington Irving’s famous novel “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” we think it’s safe to say that Sleepy Hollow takes fall very seriously.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

Pharma Foods International and Functional Chocolate Co., which makes Sleepy Chocolate, did not respond to requests to discuss PharmaGABA’s safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

In their room at the Sleepy Inn, Malcolm is bugging the hell out of Annabelle, who is sprawled on the bed in her monkey pajamas.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti