slept

Example Sentences

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For the past few months, Michael Gilpin has slept in a small, prefabricated house he moved into when he got off the streets of Los Angeles as part of a major drive to reduce homelessness.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

After having slept in a tent for their daughter’s trip, he felt relieved to get a shower at the cabin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Participants also wore activity trackers so the researchers could measure how long they slept during the day.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

During the winter, temperatures dropped to -25C, so old, worn-out sleepings bags were of little use when they slept on the frozen ground or a cold concrete floor.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

In the cage next to Hector’s, an ancient brown bear slept curled in a corner.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith