Example Sentences

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Newly divorced with young children, it caused her to develop chronic sleeplessness, just as she was also going through the menopause.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

She has experienced stress and sleeplessness, she said.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

This means the body clock gets out of sync with the environment which can lead to sleeplessness, daytime tiredness and other issues.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

One likely reason for Americans’ sleeplessness is cultural — a longstanding emphasis on industriousness and productivity.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

A week of sleeplessness brought me near the edge of nervous collapse.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright