Asleep
Asleep adjective - Being in a state of suspended consciousness.
Working
Working adjective - Being in effective operation.
Usage example: the only working coal mine in the area
Both words in one sentence
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The death charms start working when the vampire is asleep, making them go out into deadly daylight.
Source: Literature / Dora Wilk Series -
John was only shown working once by getting a job as a local doctor... only to fall asleep in the office due to long nights investigating.
Source: "Friends" Rent Control -
Cut to Sensei's apartment later that evening...where Sensei is yelling at Umio for falling asleep while they're working on her next manuscript.
Source: Manga / Denki-gai no Honya-san
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