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PetSmart Dog Bed Deals Pet owners know the importance of sleep in our furry friends’ day, which is why having comfortable and supportive dog beds throughout the home is just as necessary as providing treats and toys.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The program is intended to benefit students who would otherwise have to sacrifice sleep in order to stand in line early enough to avoid being late to class.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
The authors concluded that 200 to 450mg per day appears safe and effective for supporting healthy sleep in adults.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
During this period, according to the Chandlers, Jordan and Jackson would often sleep in the same room.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The program is intended to benefit students who would otherwise have to sacrifice sleep in order to stand in line early enough to avoid being late to class.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
The authors concluded that 200 to 450mg per day appears safe and effective for supporting healthy sleep in adults.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
During this period, according to the Chandlers, Jordan and Jackson would often sleep in the same room.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep in
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The footage also shows how Woods appeared to be astonished as he was handcuffed after failing a sobriety test and a video from the back of the patrol car shows the handcuffed golfer hiccupping, yawning and repeatedly appearing to nod off during the 15-minute ride.—
R.J. Rico,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The footage also shows how Woods appeared to be astonished as he was handcuffed after failing a sobriety test, and a video from the back of the patrol car shows the handcuffed golfer hiccupping, yawning and repeatedly appearing to nod off during the 15-minute ride.—
R.J. Rico,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Finally the proper authority, who had overslept, showed up to unlock the gate.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The slowest builder finished before the one who overslept.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sleep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep%20in. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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