asleep
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Scientists believe these conditions may help dormice survive, by boosting food supplies and reducing the time they spend asleep.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
The first, known as dyssomnias, includes insomnia and sleep apnea, conditions that interfere with falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting sufficient restorative sleep.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
"Europe has twice been caught asleep – failing to anticipate and prepare for predictable events," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
After that, we’ll go back home, give our dog Chico another walk and watch Netflix until we fall asleep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Just after midnight, when Clare had finally fallen asleep, he was jolted awake by a clatter of dishes in his kitchen.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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