Examples of sleep-deprived in a Sentence
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Wolozin said that basic childhood illnesses such as ear infections can become dangerous in Dilley because children are often sleep-deprived and malnourished.
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Doctors liken the time change to jet lag, noting that the shift can affect cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being, particularly for those already sleep-deprived.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
These creams also aren’t just for the sleep-deprived.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Being sleep-deprived and filled with fear.
—Marc Jacobs, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
The sleep-deprived died within days, but the hungry survived.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Many teens are sleep-deprived during the week, and weekend rest gives their brains time to recharge.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
Get Enough Sleep People are more likely to catch a cold if they're run down and sleep-deprived.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Manage Stress Living with OSA can be stressful, especially if you are sleep-deprived or worried about your health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Doctors liken the time change to jet lag, noting that the shift can affect cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being, particularly for those already sleep-deprived.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
These creams also aren’t just for the sleep-deprived.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Being sleep-deprived and filled with fear.
—Marc Jacobs, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
The sleep-deprived died within days, but the hungry survived.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Many teens are sleep-deprived during the week, and weekend rest gives their brains time to recharge.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
Get Enough Sleep People are more likely to catch a cold if they're run down and sleep-deprived.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Manage Stress Living with OSA can be stressful, especially if you are sleep-deprived or worried about your health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Sleep-deprived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep-deprived. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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