sleep through

verb

slept through; sleeping through; sleeps through
: to sleep without being awakened by (something, such as a loud noise)
She slept (right) through the thunderstorm.

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Eaton says the results helped explain why Olivia had never slept through the night. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Fiber-rich foods may also influence sleep through the gut microbiome. Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026 The average person loses up to 32 ounces of water while sleeping through skin evaporation and sweat. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026 Insider tip Do not sleep through the most important meal of the day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleep through

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“Sleep through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20through. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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