slumber

Example Sentences

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Scientists say they’re closer to an answer, thanks to an unusual study that used an electronic glove to guide people’s dreams while they slumbered.

From Science Magazine

After a late start to the season, the heat finally woke the Yakima Valley’s asparagus crop out of its slumber.

From Seattle Times

Amed Rosario sparked Cleveland’s slumbering offense by going 4 for 5 with two singles, a triple and double while scoring three runs.

From Seattle Times

“And for those customers that are deep in slumber, the crew will gently wake them as they do every day on our flights when we’re coming in to land after a long-haul flight,” Geraghty says.

From Washington Post

Some facts we learn about Misty: The three famous people she would invite to a slumber party are Plato, the “Grind” host Eric Nies and Jack Kevorkian because what he does is “so brave.”

From New York Times