slept
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Primary school teacher Stuart Dunn had to knock the door of the affected property aggressively, with the owner unaware of the fire on her roof as she slept downstairs with her dog.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Though Roberts speculated then that Smith could have slept on it awkwardly, he said the cause of the injury is unclear.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The port became known as the "dock of shame" after more than 2,500 migrants slept there in the open or under makeshift shelters during a surge in arrivals in 2020.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Participants also wore activity trackers so the researchers could measure how long they slept during the day.
From Science Daily • May 30, 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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