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fall asleep



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Thatcher’s warbly voice hangs in the air; tales of the Leatherman and lost daughters spinning around your brain as you try to fall asleep.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

One in particular struck me, telling us that before you go to bed, review all your deeds of the day three times before you fall asleep.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase waking during the night and leave people feeling less rested the next day.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

At first, his pregnant wife was scared he might fall asleep at the wheel.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Picturing the almond Hershey bar roof and the shutters made of cinnamon licorice sticks, Dicey did fall asleep.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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