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  • The movement pressed his sleep-heavy foot farther down on the accelerator, thrusting the truck even faster.

    Ms Longshot Kurtz, Sylvie 2005

  • Then, heavy breathing and a slurred, sleep-heavy voice came on.

    Dance Of Death Preston, Douglas 2005

  • It was only the long agony of marching with a parched throat that filled him with one single, sleep-heavy intention: to save himself.

    The Prussian Officer and Other Stories 2003

  • “You do,” Bobbie Ray assured him, raising his head and peering through sleep-heavy eyes.

    The Best and The Brightest SUSAN WRIGHT 1998

  • She drew closer than Cleante found comfortable, assessing the sleep-heavy eyes, the bruised lips, the fact that Cleante had absentmindedly worn the Rihannsu clothing instead of her uniform.

    Dwellers in the Crucible Margaret Wander Bonanno 1990

  • Stirring, Rachel struggled against the drugged feeling and forced her sleep-heavy eyes to open.

    Separate Cabins Janet Dailey 1985

  • Stirring, Rachel struggled against the drugged feeling and forced her sleep-heavy eyes to open.

    Separate Cabins Janet Dailey 1985

  • As it persisted, she dragged open her sleep-heavy eyelids, becoming aware of the daylight pouring through the window.

    Fox Fire Light Janet Dally 1982

  • As it persisted, she dragged open her sleep-heavy eyelids, becoming aware of the daylight pouring through the window.

    Fox Fire Light Janet Dally 1982

  • I could see the yellow glitter of Zammis's eyes beneath yellow, sleep-heavy lids.

    Enemy Mine Longyear, Barry 1979

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