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sleepless

[sleep-lis] / ˈslip lɪs /


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“It’s been very disabling at work, with friends, with family — a lot of sleepless nights.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final with Northern Ireland has given Gennaro Gattuso sleepless nights.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

They simply show that a disciplined, diversified approach offers something rare in investing: higher odds of success with fewer sleepless nights.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

But, at the same time, they’re looking at enough of a payoff to risk a few sleepless nights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Vincent keeps working even though he's anxious, weak, and sleepless.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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