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Recent Examples of sleep in
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
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
Take a moment to watch a bee sleep in a zinnia or sunflower.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The cotton and linen blend has a durable, high-quality feel that’s soft enough to sleep in but still adds a clean, polished edge to my outfits.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 30 May 2026
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Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 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
Take a moment to watch a bee sleep in a zinnia or sunflower.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The cotton and linen blend has a durable, high-quality feel that’s soft enough to sleep in but still adds a clean, polished edge to my outfits.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 30 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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