sandman

Example Sentences

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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

He became aware that a drowsy spirit like the little sandman who threw the dust of slumber into the eyes of the children stole round the circle.

From Flames by Hichens, Robert Smythe