fall asleep
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Chen began by massaging my scalp for about 10 minutes, as I tried not to fall asleep.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Mercurial and unreliable in the studio, Stewart would sometimes fall asleep on the couch during recording sessions or lie down in the vocal booth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In these cases, melatonin can help children fall asleep more quickly, extend total sleep time, and improve overall quality of life for caregivers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
While in court, he appeared to fall asleep at one point, media reports indicate.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Jaya and Jad were waiting for their father to fall asleep.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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