dozing

Example Sentences

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He can often be seen sunning himself on the dock, with other sea lions dozing or barking away nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Jurrien Timber played the ball into Gyokeres and Tottenham's dozing defence granted him acres of space on the edge of the area to turn and blast an unstoppable shot past Guglielmo Vicario.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

He’s been dozing off in meetings, which led Dick Cheney’s doctor to call for a medical evaluation.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

The crowd of 300-400 clutch the branded hats and flags they've been given, but soon wilt in the afternoon heat, some dozing off.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

“I do not think so, Monsieur. The train being at a standstill prevented me from dozing off as I usually do.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie