fall asleep

Example Sentences

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"As a mother myself, I couldn't even fall asleep at night and images kept flashing in my memory," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Or, because I’m such a freaking bookworm, I go home and sit on my big, comfy couch and just read some more until I fall asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

He says you won't fall asleep the second the final whistle blows either because "you're going to get so energised, it'll be difficult to wind down".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

I fall asleep in Salmon’s bunk bed, lulled by Dragon Masters 5: Song of the Poison Dragon.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

I’d fall asleep with my head in Dad’s lap as he hummed to the beat.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas