nippers

Example Sentences

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While the sleep patterns were seemingly not age-related, researchers found that older adults and retirees were more likely to be nappers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

While wearing Dormio, the actual nappers drifted off, and as they did, the Dormio-linked app told them to either “remember to think of a tree” or “remember to observe your thoughts.”

From Scientific American • May 15, 2023

Some people feel great after seven hours while some need a solid eight, just as some people thrive with an afternoon nap while others are just not natural nappers.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2022

The subtle shaming of Thanksgiving nappers comes as no surprise to sleep experts.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2020

We pulled into our driveway, and when Pa hit the brakes, the Wildcat lurched forward sharply enough to wake the nappers.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia