nod off
Example Sentences
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Taking L-theanine does improve people’s perception of the quality of their sleep and how long it takes to nod off, according to a review of research published this year in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
A snapshot of Edim’s life as an undergraduate at Howard University during this time should make any professor think twice about judging students who nod off in class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2024
Trump's facial expressions weren't always clear through the feed, though he at times appeared to watch Cohen intently and at least once seemed to nod off.
From Salon ● May 14, 2024
If he did nod off, I missed it from my seat in the overflow courtroom—where almost all of the media will be watching from during the pendency of jury selection.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2024
Rabiya starts to nod off, sitting on the stairs.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
