doze

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not sure who dozes off first, but when I wake up again, the morning sunlight is streaming through the small basement windows.

From Literature

Finally he did sleep, a shallow doze filled with nightmares.

From Literature

Orion had dozed off on a plush floor mat.

From Literature

“I know you’ll think I’m crazy. Maybe I dozed off, or maybe I’m so worn out I’m hallucinating, but I think I saw a big spotted cat running along my side. Looked like a leopard.”

From Literature