nap

Example Sentences

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Around Singh there were police officers, students, tourists, older men and women, and office employees taking a nap or a rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Four years ago, any effort to watch a game together was met with the same stubborn toddler resistance as suggesting a midday nap.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

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

“Parents are looking for a good nap on the way home,” said KidSTREAM founder Kristie Akl.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I felt HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY and got in a nice nap for the rest of the morning.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney