sleep over
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All the men -- whose identities AFP is protecting -- described the emotional turmoil the bar is causing, with fathers losing sleep over what to do to help their bright and frustrated daughters.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Most parents lose sleep over the amount of piecemeal work required to cobble together a summer schedule; very few relish the planning and spreadsheets and carpool rota involved in keeping their kids safe and occupied.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
He does not lose sleep over tactical identity or whether his team presses high or sits deep.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
On the snow-covered streets, residents said they were anxious to the point of losing sleep over the possibility of a U.S. invasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
He didn't have to lose sleep over getting deported.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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