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sleepless

[sleep-lis] / ˈslip lɪs /


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“It’s been very disabling at work, with friends, with family — a lot of sleepless nights.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The 31-year-old single parent said it had a big impact on her mental health and sleepless nights.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Francisco Gonzalez, a 79-year-old retiree, also said he had a sleepless night in the dark, "sitting in an armchair at home, waiting for the power to come back on."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

They simply show that a disciplined, diversified approach offers something rare in investing: higher odds of success with fewer sleepless nights.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Will I stay home and try to work but not be able to and end up with another sleepless night?

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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