sleepiness
Example Sentences
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Several studies show that napping during shift work, where possible, is associated with reduced sleepiness and improved alertness.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
But if activity in the locus coeruleus becomes too high, it unexpectedly begins promoting sleepiness instead, a finding Silverman reported earlier this year.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
But Trump's medical and dental check-up on Tuesday at the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington followed questions about his apparent sleepiness in meetings and bruising on his hand.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
It’s acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which is working on orexin receptor 2 agonists for conditions like narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia — forms of daytime sleepiness.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
The rhythm of the horse’s paces lulled Ash into sleepiness, and she lay her head upon his back, closing her eyes for what she thought was only a moment.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
