sleepiness
Example Sentences
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In a small study on people with insomnia, when they were given a false negative sleep score, those individuals reported sleepiness and fatigue, as well as lower levels of alertness and clear thinking.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Patients often sleep poorly at night despite the daytime sleepiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Several studies show that napping during shift work, where possible, is associated with reduced sleepiness and improved alertness.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
But from bruised hands to a vein condition in his legs and apparent sleepiness in meetings, Trump has also had a number of issues, even though his doctor says he's in excellent health.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
Hannah put the Kentucky Wonders over the fire and, struck by a sudden sleepiness, she went off to lie down in the front room.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
