fall asleep

Example Sentences

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The antlered escapee was eventually captured several hours later after falling asleep in the dunes of a nearby beach, before being returned to his owners.

From BBC

Occasionally one will actually fall asleep on camera, only to be yelled at by Atlas.

From Salon

Or a recent report in the Washington Post about how the president keeps falling asleep during televised events.

From Salon

Parents who plan ahead and bed-share more safely may avoid falling asleep accidentally with a baby in the most unsafe of situations — a reclining chair or sofa.

From Los Angeles Times

"We fell asleep at the wheel," Tuipulotu said bluntly on TNT Sports.

From BBC