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More recently, he has warned that the country is sleepwalking into economic stasis, thanks to bad policies and rules that make it hard to invest in new ventures and run companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The monthlong rise of infections in the densely populated capital area have raised concerns that the country is sleepwalking into another major crisis after containing its first wave centered around the southeastern city of Daegu.

From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2020

“Does this lead to conflict? Probably no. But the international community is sleepwalking into an international disaster of major proportions,” Mr. Ashdown said.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2018

“So far, the shipping industry looks like it is sleepwalking into a disaster. Everyone is waiting for everyone else to make the first move.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2018

The former prime minister will warn the EU is "sleepwalking into antagonisms it cannot repair", in a speech in Germany.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2014