Example Sentences

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She must have heard him cry, sleepwalked to the nursery, lifted him out of the crib while she was still asleep, then woke to discover the crib empty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Nation-states have sleepwalked into war against their better judgments, and the same could be true of states within states.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2024

During her evidence, Lady Foster rejected suggestions the Northern Ireland Executive "sleepwalked" into the pandemic.

From BBC • May 21, 2024

The Trojans sleepwalked through the first quarter Saturday, allowing the visiting Bruins to take a 14-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2023

The three stood swaying on their feet, eyes half closed, and sleepwalked downstairs with Penelope shepherding them from behind.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood