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sleepless

[sleep-lis] / ˈslip lɪs /


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"We have sleepless nights" about it all, Nasir admitted.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“I had sleepless nights worrying about keeping these guys from being envious or jealous of one another,” Marsh said in 1999.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Actress Meg Ryan will have far fewer sleepless nights after securing a buyer for her opulent Hamptons estate—just a few weeks after she listed the property for $15.25 million.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

"Many of us sleep outside because of the heat. When the drones are flying overhead, making that noise, every night becomes a sleepless night."

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

“Not easy to say. I paid a heavy price to say it. Many sleepless nights.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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