nap
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One New York Times report made the rounds particularly because of its opening anecdote about the candidate disappearing at a critical juncture because he needed a nap.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
After tea and a nap, Lindsay drives on to her childhood home, there to meet with a very different welcome.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Blain told the court Thea had been in sleeping in her crib when she went to take a nap herself, but was woken when a neighbour came to the door.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“I keep replaying it and just thinking of the what if,” she told the outlet, adding that she’s grateful Grau decided to nap in his bedroom that day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Free when the afternoon sun gets hot to take a nap on my soft bed for as long as I please.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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