nod off

Example Sentences

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For at least the past several years, lawyers say, he has appeared at times to nod off on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

By the time we crossed into Arizona that first night, I was back in my roomette nodding off, lulled like a baby atop a washing machine.

From Los Angeles Times

Dad has so many degrees that I start to nod off anytime he lists them.

From Literature

At the moment, however, Penelope’s only wish was to wrestle herself out of that absurd outfit and into her own plain flannel nightdress before nodding off.

From Literature