sleep in
verb
slept in; sleeping in; sleeps in
1
: to sleep where one is employed
2
a
b
: to sleep late intentionally
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How many people will attend, dine out and sleep in local hotels remains to be seen.
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Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
He was accepted into Cal State Fullerton, and was homeless, sleeping in his brother's car.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Walker adds that for most adults that pattern falls within seven to nine hours of sleep in a bedroom near 65 degrees, with no alcohol in the bloodstream and no phone within reach.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
In the 18 months since, Chief of Police Kevin Freeman said the department has responded to around 625 calls for service — 134 of which occurred this calendar year — in regards to people camping or sleeping in public around the city.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
He was accepted into Cal State Fullerton, and was homeless, sleeping in his brother's car.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Walker adds that for most adults that pattern falls within seven to nine hours of sleep in a bedroom near 65 degrees, with no alcohol in the bloodstream and no phone within reach.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
In the 18 months since, Chief of Police Kevin Freeman said the department has responded to around 625 calls for service — 134 of which occurred this calendar year — in regards to people camping or sleeping in public around the city.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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“Sleep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20in. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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