doze off

Example Sentences

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As her rivals nervously shuffle in their boots, Shiffrin will clear space on the ground, fold a parka as a pillow, shut her blue eyes and doze off.

From The Wall Street Journal

Soon after we’ve eaten, she dozes off, and my mom and dad settle in to watching movies.

From Literature

Instances where he appears to be dozing off are just moments of relaxation, he said.

From Barron's

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

Near dawn she finally dozed off, but by then it was time to get up and get to work.

From Literature