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drowsing



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All across the ravaged Earth, the cracked foundations of the twentieth century were drowsing, waking, and recognizing themselves.

From Slate Nov. 28, 2020

Late one night the drowsing pro got a phone call at home.

From Golf Digest Apr. 17, 2020

While summer often wakes me at 4am with dawn, in winter I can sleep for hours, surrendering to my bed shortly after 9pm, and drowsing there until my morning alarm.

From The Guardian Feb. 9, 2020

Then I was in motion, drowsing on a bus, a grizzled figure seated beside me, Calvin Schiraldi again.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2015

The drowsing creature in Harry’s chest suddenly raised its head, sniffing the air hopefully.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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