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sandman

[sand-man] / ˈsændˌmæn /




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Garments are dusted with a glimmering sheen, as if visited by the sandman.

From Seattle Times Jan. 14, 2024

Menopause, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and all kinds of mental health challenges can do a fine job of throwing themselves between us and the sandman.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2023

The title is from traditional children’s tales of a sandman who comes at bedtime to toss sand in children’s eyes to put them to sleep.

From Washington Post Mar. 8, 2018

Lacy is coming downstairs at night to find the furniture disordered; their youngest said the "sandman" told him about it.

From The Guardian Apr. 4, 2013

Ravenel paused in his talk to ask Barbara about the sandman, but the child stared wildly at her mother.

From John March, Southerner by George W. Cable

She’s pretty and pretty ridiculous, but the digital sandmen her character summons up to fight Conan, which burst out of the ground like rockets and explode into dust, are nifty.

From New York Times Aug. 18, 2011




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