Example Sentences

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The noise ever since Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey spotted Jonny Bairstow dozily walking out of his crease and under-armed the ball onto his stumps has only added to the sense of occasion.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

Mutely, he shuffled dozily in a broad circle through the day room of a nursing home, going nowhere.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2016

Soon afterwards the Fijian Waisea Nayacalevu was allowed to break three attempted tackles to score and the former Melbourne player crossed again when London Welsh dozily turned their collective back after conceding a penalty.

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2012

Outside, the magnificent neoclassical 19th Century station, heat-dazed stray dogs wandered dozily around.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2012

“Right then,” said Aberforth when they had eaten their fill, and Harry and Ron sat slumped dozily in their chairs.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling