shut-eye

Example Sentences

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"Christina has been sleeping heads down in the middle of the vehicle, kind of like a bat suspended from our docking tunnel," Wiseman explained, describing their preferred spots for shut-eye.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Elizabeth Bernstein writes about how to stop feeling bad about your sleep and get some proper shut-eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

While coach seats are economical, getting to actually lie down for shut-eye in the private rooms can make a world of difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Her takeaway is simple: Catching valuable shut-eye matters.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Or could the lack of a pinch be more accurately attributed to the fact that the off-duty cops simply pocketed Devine’s dough, parked in a deserted place, and logged eight hours of shut-eye every night?

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols