sleeping

Example Sentences

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Monteon, who has spent some nights sleeping his car, denied getting physical.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

His band quickly took control of a federal armory and rifle factory in the sleeping town of Harpers Ferry.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"They are often dealing with a double burden -- excessive sleepiness during work hours and difficulty sleeping enough when they have the chance to rest."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Many displaced people are sleeping on the streets of the capital or in their cars, and Hammoud said he wants the facility to take in "as many as possible".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“I don’t suppose you know where he was sleeping, before he went over to France?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse