slumbering

Example Sentences

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"The border with Lithuania is in 30 minutes," the assistant shouted to rouse slumbering passengers.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

Shortly before 01:00 BST on 16 October, the slumbering streets of Benwell were rent by the roar of an enormous explosion.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

If there is indeed a slumbering mass of Americans who believe in real “we the people” democracy, they need to wake up. immediately.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

Not only did Lavelle wake up the slumbering U.S. attack, but it was her corner that led to Horan’s game-tying goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

He tried to picture those eyes on her now as he looked at her slumbering face, melding the two images in his mind.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner