slept

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A women's rough sleeping census carried out by two charities - Solace Women's Aid and the Single Homeless Project - found that 1,406 women had slept rough in the previous three months.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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 night for the first time since our betrayer had a name, I slept deep and dreamlessly until the whistle summoned us to roll call.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom