slept

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Primary school teacher Stuart Dunn had to knock the door of the affected property aggressively, with the owner unaware of the fire on her roof as she slept downstairs with her dog.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Though Roberts speculated then that Smith could have slept on it awkwardly, he said the cause of the injury is unclear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The port became known as the "dock of shame" after more than 2,500 migrants slept there in the open or under makeshift shelters during a surge in arrivals in 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

After having slept in a tent for their daughter’s trip, he felt relieved to get a shower at the cabin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

That first night I slept on it the nightmare came back, as if my conscience wouldn’t permit me to find rest while my mates still suffered.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo