doze

Example Sentences

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They took naps on Sunday to make sure they didn’t doze off.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

As her rivals nervously shuffle in their boots, Shiffrin will clear space on the ground, fold a parka as a pillow, shut her blue eyes and doze off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

These six podcasts offer respites for your brain, delivering tales that are diverting enough to keep you focused, but uneventful enough that you can doze off.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2024

Speaking to the BBC, Mr Tran, 40, said it happened soon after take-off when he would usually be getting ready to doze off.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024

I let Peeta doze off while his clothes dry out, but by late afternoon, I don't dare wait any longer.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins