sandman

Example Sentences

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But when she was hit with the deaths of her father and stepfather in rapid, peak COVID-era succession, the sandman took a more extended leave of absence.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024

Garments are dusted with a glimmering sheen, as if visited by the sandman.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024

The title is from traditional children’s tales of a sandman who comes at bedtime to toss sand in children’s eyes to put them to sleep.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2018

Lacy is coming downstairs at night to find the furniture disordered; their youngest said the "sandman" told him about it.

From The Guardian • Apr. 4, 2013

I am not a bit afraid of him nor of his disgusting hands; he shall neither spoil my sweetmeats as an advocate, nor my eyes as a sandman.

From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various