sleepy

Example Sentences

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Then came the allegations against Swalwell, which prompted nationwide interest in the otherwise sleepy California governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

That all spells exciting times for sleepy, regulated natural monopolies that control the last kilometer to the customer.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

I almost always add flaky salt, too, because salt is what keeps sweetness from becoming sleepy.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

"There's something interesting about seeing it this morning," says Sufiyaan Salam, surveying the sleepy street.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A second human sticks the tube over my muzzle, and the air becomes sweet and I am sleepy, oh so sleepy...

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz