sleepless

Example Sentences

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For the better part of a year, I spent myriad sleepless nights wrestling with my conscience.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Some policyholders died while awaiting their funds, while others wrote in victim-impact statements of sleepless nights, depression and inability to pay medical bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Users were plunged into their own sleepless, tormented isolation and symptoms of profound mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"I will now be busy throughout the day," the visibly tired driver told AFP, his eyes red and heavy after the sleepless night.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The smile on his face, which I put there, is worth all the sleepless nights, the missed swim practices and extra assignments.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam