oversleep

Example Sentences

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Finally, to protect yourself from oversleeping, set several alarms.

From Washington Post

One team member had overslept and would play from home.

From New York Times

His grandfather, Judge Hall, would often recount how he overslept the morning his cousin left home for the last time — and the heartache he carried for the rest of his life having never said goodbye.

From Washington Post

She told a story from Mr Hancock's time as a student journalist, saying he once overslept and missed his train to Twickenham Stadium, where he was supposed to be reporting from a rugby match.

From BBC

A car boot has been used to cast votes in the local elections after the normal polling station could not be opened because a church warden "overslept".

From BBC