slept
Americanverb
verb
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Participants also wore activity trackers so the researchers could measure how long they slept during the day.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
In Brazil, authorities alleged last year that some Chinese workers hired to build BYD’s factory worked seven days a week and slept on beds without mattresses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
"It's very difficult, it is breaking my heart to wait for something uncertain," 47-year-old Casilao said, crying as she recounted how she slept alone at a local government building overnight Sunday.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Several times, in cities where hotels seemed too pricey or too sketchy, he and his mom slept in their SUV.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“I mean, we have to rest. We can’t fight a great evil and rescue a not-so-famous author, not to mention bird thief and Glory’s real aunt, if we haven’t slept or eaten.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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