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nap

[nap] / næp /




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Sometimes players will get involved in healthy debates about potential fouls, although on other occasions the odd player might be caught catching a nap.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The other afternoon, I was trying to take a nap.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

The time I scored a seat and managed to take a little nap on the ride to customs.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

If I can get a good power nap in, I’m ready to transition into more nighttime vibes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

I want to run in eight directions and throw things and scream and take a nap and pull my hair out all at once, but I don’t have those options, so I just…don’t.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

Some napped on a beach with their faces shielded from the sun by plastic bags or T-shirts, while others rested with backpacks tucked beneath their heads.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Its auditors analyzing a sample of ABA claims in each of those states found errors in every case, including billing for therapy while patients napped or watched videos, practices largely prohibited by Medicaid guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

“The love that we have is still completely there,” she said recently in the couple’s backyard, while Marc napped upstairs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2025

“I love this place,” Marion said in the space where a half-dozen other people napped and charged their phones.

From Seattle Times May 27, 2024

While she napped, we would creep past her bed, afraid to arouse the slumbering master.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

Though some providers schedule young children for 40 hours a week of therapy, CMS says that this is “not a best practice” and that children need time for normal activities like napping and eating.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

I’m surprised Rubio didn’t trot out after the cameras caught Trump napping to testify that he’s never seen him asleep.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

Wi Spa, with its hot and cold tubs, specialty saunas and napping nooks, has long been a beloved L.A. destination for rest and rejuvenation.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

He was then caught napping by former Liverpool team-mate Luis Diaz as the forward put Bayern in front.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

Our mother was napping when we got home.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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