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somnolence

[sahm-nuhl-uhns] / ˈsɑm nəl əns /






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Potential adverse events the companies knew about included depression, suicidal ideation, somnolence, edema, dizziness and confusion, documents from lawsuits show.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 25, 2025

Organized labor shows corporate managements who’s the boss: This year continued the strengthening of union power after decades of somnolence.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 21, 2023

Supporters of Paris have greeted this somnolence with relief, eager to avoid another showdown like Bali.

From The Guardian Jul. 30, 2020

Save for their loving “Der-ek Je-ter!” chants, the fans passed most of the night in quiet somnolence, like old hounds no longer bothering to respond to the September whistle.

From New York Times Sep. 19, 2014

Balekin nods to the servant, who rouses from somnolence.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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