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Is the word "sleep-deprived" used commonly?

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Rebecca

Yes, it's commonly used to describe someone who is suffering from a lack of sleep. Ex: I've been drinking a lot of coffee lately because I'm sleep deprived. Ex: It's dangerous to be sleep-deprived long-term. It can have the same effect as being drunk.

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