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Recent Examples of sleep in
His brother Darwin is a goldfish (who sleeps in a fish bowl besides Gumball’s bed).
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 July 2025
But visitors seeking luxury digs are better off making Rotterdam a day trip and sleeping in style in Amsterdam.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Everyday habits like looking up at a computer screen or down at a phone for hours, playing sports, repetitive motions, heavy lifting or sleeping in an awkward position can all lead to overuse and this type of strain.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Last year the Supreme Court ruled that governments can arrest and fine people without homes for sleeping in public spaces.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 July 2025
But visitors seeking luxury digs are better off making Rotterdam a day trip and sleeping in style in Amsterdam.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Everyday habits like looking up at a computer screen or down at a phone for hours, playing sports, repetitive motions, heavy lifting or sleeping in an awkward position can all lead to overuse and this type of strain.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Last year the Supreme Court ruled that governments can arrest and fine people without homes for sleeping in public spaces.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep in
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On other occasions, Chelsea are happy to drop off a little into a mid-block and use their attackers to screen opposition passing angles through their lines, trusting their defenders and goalkeeper to sweep up any high balls over the top.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The dog was dropped off anonymously in front of a precinct house in the Bronx, the Daily News reported.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Watching the crowd nod off will destroy your confidence.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Video of Grant's mid-game nap shows the Brit, wearing a pair of stylish sunglasses, nodding off while sitting in the Royal Box at London's premier tennis event.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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One giant got distracted by a wandering minstrel One giant overslept and started late Clues: Brumm is not the fastest builder but didn’t oversleep.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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“Sleep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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