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tired

[tahyuhrd] / taɪərd /


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"I will now be busy throughout the day," the visibly tired driver told AFP, his eyes red and heavy after the sleepless night.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

It was love, yes, but also wanting a catnap because Hersh was still tired from his night out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He’s tired of the shame and the secrecy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

I left because it was getting cold and I needed to hit other doors, not because we ran out of things to say or were tired of each other’s company.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Some dogs pull and when they get tired they slack off but they keep enough pull on the harness tug so it appears they are working while they are really resting.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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