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sleepy

[slee-pee] / ˈsli pi /


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They were less sleepy and could remain awake longer during simulated work hours.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

That may still be faster growth than what the sleepy sector is used to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation process was setting up to be a sleepy affair.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Then, last Tuesday, Jackie started pancaking — lying flat in the nest bowl — for long stretches and her eyes looked sleepy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

It was the legend of Khosrou, the fat sleepy baby who once slept through the building next door getting bombed to pieces.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri