slept

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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

On his final night in Mumbai, he slept with his head in her lap.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Participants also wore activity trackers so the researchers could measure how long they slept during the day.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

“I feel like I haven’t slept a ton the past few weeks. It’s definitely not easy, it happens very quickly, but I am very grateful to be in the position.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Then one by one, people started nodding their heads and looking at each other and nodding more and smiling, because nobody wanted to miss story time, not even Tina Poleetie, who usually slept through it.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan