shut-eye

Example Sentences

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"Christina has been sleeping heads down in the middle of the vehicle, kind of like a bat suspended from our docking tunnel," Wiseman explained, describing their preferred spots for shut-eye.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Many people get less than the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly shut-eye because they want to squeeze in a workout, have some alone time or get more done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

While coach seats are economical, getting to actually lie down for shut-eye in the private rooms can make a world of difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Her takeaway is simple: Catching valuable shut-eye matters.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

I lie down in the back of the commissary—I figure they aren’t going to pay me for the end of this shift, anyway—and grab some shut-eye.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz