SWS
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of SWS
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the California-based group SWS Mountain Guides said Romero, who was known as Kique, was a "beloved guide, educator, and mentor".
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024
Rapid snowfall: There’s no scientific formula, but Caleb Burns, co-owner of SWS Mountain Guides, suggests that any significant snowfall in a short amount of time can be a red flag.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2024
There is a significant difference, though, between the two: those penguins only spent 14% of their time while drowsy, and spent another 37.5% of their time in their own version of SWS.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023
About 80% of our sleeping is of the SWS variety, which is characterised by slow brain waves, relaxed muscles and slow, deep breathing.
From The Guardian • Oct. 8, 2018
SWS surveys in each of the first three quarters of Duterte's rule showed a "very high satisfaction" with the anti-drug campaign, said Leo Laroza, a senior SWS researcher.
From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2017
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