sleep over
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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
President Lee Jae Myung admitted to having lost sleep over the energy risks posed to the country’s trade-dependent economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
"I'm losing sleep over the $6,700, but I have a little wiggle room to be able to do that because once I get a job, I can pay it off," Morgan said.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
The study found that people ages 16 to 24 who caught up on sleep over the weekend were significantly less likely to report symptoms of depression.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 7, 2026
The plan for the ride home was to drop Stephanie off at her house first; Sean would sleep over at my place.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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