slumber

Example Sentences

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Sleepiness eventually came over all of them, and without needing to announce it, they all lay close to the fire, close to one another, and slumbered peacefully while the wind’s angry tirade lessened.

From Literature

As winter melted away, the creatures of The Mountain began to emerge from their long slumber.

From Literature

Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe you want to identify what messes with your slumber, such as working out late, or monitor your patterns over time.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the back of his head he could sense her stirring from her slumber.

From Literature