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sleeper

[slee-per] / ˈsli pər /


NOUN
late bloomer
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Solicitor General Ellie Reeves said: "Vulnerable people, including rough sleepers and veterans, were promised homes, while investors who funded millions of pounds were promised returns. Both groups deserve answers."

From BBC

He previously played a KGB sleeper agent in The Americans, for which he won an Emmy Award for his acting in 2018.

From BBC

Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton supports vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the city, from rough sleepers to families living in supported accommodation.

From BBC

The track’s metaphorical meaning — comparing his own flawed behavior in relationships to a “mutt” or a dog with good intentions — along with a sensual bassline and knocking drums eventually became a sleeper hit.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent research has demonstrated that AI models can harbor sleeper agents that can be triggered under specific conditions without detection.

From The Wall Street Journal