Historical clue formulations

• Was out for a bit — 2025-08-01
• Went out for a while — 2022-12-16
• Snoozed — 2021-09-22
• Was out for a bit — 2018-08-19
• Snoozed — 2012-05-07
• Was out for a bit — 2003-07-13
• Caught some Z's — 1995-06-14
• Let down one's guard — 1994-08-07