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

Sloths have a reputation for being sluggish and slow, spending most of their lives dozing in trees, but a new study suggests this is one of the enduring secrets of their success.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

I looked and was stunned to see the old station wagon with Joey Pow sitting in the front seat, his head down, dozing.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen