half asleep

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Written by Félix de Givry and Ugo Bienvenu and directed by the latter, it’s one of those old-fashioned feature cartoons that seems aimed at pleasing half-asleep old people rather than lively youngsters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He began by recounting—in an unusual, half-asleep tone—the attempt on his life.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2024

If only Dalot had not been half-asleep when the ball arrived at his feet.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2023

“Baby, you see that?” my wife said to a half-asleep me.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

Still half-asleep and turned away from the door—I refused to believe this was happening—I heard the sound of boots approaching my bunk and then stop.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore