as in slumber
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Noun
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After the kiss in Snow White, the princess emerges from what was supposed to be her eternal slumber to enlist the seven dwarfs, as well as Jonathan and his fellow bandits to lead an uprising to take down the Evil Queen.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025 -
The set is only $30, and has moisture-wicking properties and interior airflow for a cooler, more comfortable slumber.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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An 18-year-old soccer player has died following a mid-game head injury that left him in a coma for seven weeks, his team announced late Wednesday night.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The actor has faced significant health challenges in the past, notably a near-fatal car accident in 2014 that left him in a coma for two weeks.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The universe is encouraging you to lie low, rest, recharge and live in the moment.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Was the extra day of rest all the Leafs needed to bounce back?—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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His erotic energy jolts the community from its torpor.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Their bodies go into a torpor where their heart rate and metabolism slows 20% to 50%.—
Damon Arthur,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Instead of expecting an immediate sleep response, consider melatonin part of a broader strategy to regulate or reset your natural sleep-wake cycle.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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These were bad messages to receive in the middle of brushing my teeth, and sleep did not come easy.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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The quintessential vampire is instantly recognizable not just from his jet-black widow’s peak, association with bats, and black-and-red cape, but also from his well-mannered nature and unique powers of hypnosis and seduction.—
Celia Mattison,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A book by La Jolla physician and resident Dr. Ran Anbar is about to be published with hypnosis strategies and other tools to help teenagers harness the power within to solve common problems.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Hibernation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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