asleep

Example Sentences

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"We were asleep when we saw the water rushing in," Mohammed Khodr al-Hussein, 27, said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

At the time of the attack, Sunil was asleep in his cabin on the third floor.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I fall asleep in Salmon’s bunk bed, lulled by Dragon Masters 5: Song of the Poison Dragon.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The November 2022 crash happened after Gutierrez fell asleep while driving to work in South Whittier, his attorney, Alexandra Kazarian previously told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

ON the night of Sancho's seventh day as governor, just when he began to fall asleep, there was a great commotion outside.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios