sleep

Example Sentences

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League commissioner Adam Silver doesn’t sleep in a van outside your house and ring the doorbell at 5 a.m. with an oversized, ceremonial check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite our initial efforts to make her sleep in her bed, she’s now a nightly fixture under our covers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The staff worked late nights and with little sleep to get the loan through in a matter of weeks, the source said.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

None of the participants had sleep disorders or long-term health conditions.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

“You can sleep in here where it’s warmer and I’ll take your place by the window!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom